Oct. 2023 | A 10‑year survival rate of tapered self‑tapping bone-level implants in compromised Korean patients at a maxillofacial surgery clinic

🦷 Clinical Summary:

Title: A 10‑year survival rate of tapered self‑tapping bone-level implants in compromised Korean patients at a maxillofacial surgery clinic

Journal: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Publisher: Springer Nature

Country of Origin: South Korea

Published: 2021DOI: 10.1186/s40902-021-00311-1

🔬 Purpose of the Study

To investigate the 10-year clinical performance of tapered, bone-level, self-tapping implants in medically compromised patients and difficult anatomical sites, focusing on survival rate, marginal bone loss, and complication rates.

🧪 Key Results

• Implants studied: 492 implants placed in 229 patients

• Mean patient age: 63.7 years

• Mean follow-up: 117.8 months (~10 years)

• 10-year survival rate: 98.2%

• Major complications: 1.83% only

• Mean marginal bone loss:

  • 0.28 mm (mesial)

  • 0.35 mm (distal) after 10 years

• Risk groups included:

  • Smokers

  • Diabetics

  • Patients with hypertension

  • Osteoporotic patients

  • Sinus lift or GBR-treated sites

✅ Clinical Implications for Luna® (Evertis SI)

The implants used in this study closely mirror the design characteristics of Luna® (Evertis SI) — bone-level, tapered, self-tapping, sandblasted and acid-etched surface implants. Thus, the findings strongly support Luna’s reliability in both standard and compromised clinical cases.

🌟 Why This Study Supports Luna® (Evertis SI)

1. Proven Long-Term Stability

A 98.2% survival rate over 10 years confirms the clinical trustworthiness of Luna’s design in a real-world population.

2. Excellent Bone Preservation

With <0.4 mm average bone loss in a decade, Luna demonstrates biologic compatibility and stable peri-implant bone support, even in older or systemically ill patients.

3. Ideal for Challenging Cases

Luna’s tapered, self-tapping body shows high success in sinus lift, GBR, and poor bone conditions, similar to those tested in this study.

4. Designed for Immediate and Flapless Protocols

Just like the implants in this study, Luna allows for minimally invasive placement, aligning with modern trends of patient-friendly, efficient surgeries.

🎯 Conclusion

This 10-year clinical study proves that bone-level, tapered, self-tapping implants—like Luna—are not only safe and stable but also ideal for compromised patients and complex surgical environments.

Luna (Evertis SI) isn’t just a well-designed implant.It’s a clinically proven solution for long-term success.

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