Parameters | Patients with osteoporosis | Patients without osteoporosis (controls) | P value |
---|---|---|---|
Implants (n) | 33 | 29 | 0.22 |
Anterior maxilla | 2 (6.1%) | 4 (13.8%) | 0.25 |
Anterior mandible | 3 (9.1%) | 2 (6.9%) | 0.31 |
Posterior maxilla* | 6 (18.2%) | 7 (24.1%) | 0.26 |
Posterior mandible* | 22 (66.6%) | 16 (55.2%) | 0.19 |
Implant abutment connection | Platform-switched | Platform-switched | NA |
Insertion torque (Newton centimeters) | 30 to 35 NCm | 30 to 35 NCm | NA |
Implant diameter (in millimeters) | 4 to 5 mm | 4.1 to 5 mm | NA |
Implant length (in millimeters) | 12 to 14 mm | 11 to 14 mm | NA |
Implant prosthesis retention | |||
*Cement retention (%) | 14 (42.4%) | 15 (51.7%) | 0.31 |
†Screw retention (%) | 19 (57.6%) | 14 (48.3%) | 0.29 |
‡Duration for which, implants were in function (in years) | 6.3 ± 0.27 years | 6.6 ± 0.5 years | 0.23 |
Depth of implant placement | Bone level | Bone level | NA |
Implant supported dentures | None | None | NA |
Implant supported dentures | None | None | NA |