Three Factors for Long-Term Dental Implant Success: Up to 40-year Follow-up

Authors

Michael S. Block, LSU Health Sciences Center - New OrleansFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-6-2024

Publication Title

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America

Abstract

This article provides clinicians with 3 main factors that relate to long-term success. Long term in this article represents the lifespan of the patient, often requiring more than 40 years of function on the implant restoration. Literature is reviewed and used to provide evidence for these recommendations. Cases are presented to demonstrate these critical factors.

PubMed ID

39244494

Recommended Citation

Block, Michael S., "Three Factors for Long-Term Dental Implant Success: Up to 40-year Follow-up" (2024). School of Dentistry Faculty Publications. 159.
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/sod_facpubs/159
10.1016/j.coms.2024.08.004