Survival of osseointegrated implants in patients with osteoporosis

Abstract

One of the main objectives when performing dental implants is to promote osseointegration. However, in osteoporotic patients, this goal is a challenge. In this sense, this article aimed to analyze the influence of osteoporosis on dental implants. Through the results presented, it was verified that osteoporosis interferes with osseointegration, pointing to a relationship between the patient's age and the chances of failure in the implants. Specifically on the use of bisphosphonates, the use in large doses or for long periods can generate osteonecrosis, negatively interfering with the survival rate of the implants. However, even with this possibility of osteonecrosis, the theoretical findings did not allow verifying a significant relationship between an increase in the rate of implant failures and the mere presence of osteoporosis, and the results will be influenced by the way the treatment is conducted and the procedures used.