Factors influencing the survival of dental implants - A review

Dental implants are extensively used and are considered to be one of several treatment options that can be used to replace missing teeth. A number of implant-supported treatment alternatives have been used successfully to restore a single tooth and multiple teeth, as well as a completely edentulous jaw. However, as the number of patients who have dental implants is increasing, dental personnel are more likely to see patients with implant-supported restorations or prostheses. There are many systemic and local factors that effect the survival of implants, Therefore, a basic knowledge of dental implants and associated factors for the survival of dental implants is necessary for the success of dental implants. Keywords: Dental implant failures, Local factors affecting implants, Systemic factors affecting implants.