Assessment Of Dental Implant Survival Rates Post Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment: A Comprehensive Analysis

Abstract

ABSTRACT:
Background:Dental implants commonly exhibit a favorable survival rate, typically
ranging between 95% and 98% over a span of 10 years. This study aims to evaluate
the impact of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment on the survival rate of dental
implants.
Methods: A total of 108 patients, encompassing both genders, were segregated into
two groups, each consisting of 54 individuals. Group I underwent dental implantation
with the application of platelet-rich plasma (PRP), while Group II underwent the
procedure without the utilization of PRP. The success criteria, as defined by Buser et
al and Albrektsson et al, were documented for both groups.
Results: In Group I, comprising 34 males and 22 females, the survival rate stood at
93%, while in Group II, consisting of 24 males and 32 females, the survival rate was
slightly lower at 90%. The cumulative survival rates for Group I and Group II were
94% and 92%, respectively. Examining success criteria based on Buser's standards,
Group I demonstrated a success rate of 95%, compared to Group II's rate of 93%.
Cumulatively, the success rates according to Buser were 76% for Group I and 72% for
Group II. Evaluating success criteria as per Albrektsson's standards, Group I exhibited
an 80% success rate, while Group II had a slightly lower rate of 78%. The cumulative
success rates according to Albrektsson were 81% for Group I and 79% for Group II.
Importantly, these differences were found to be statistically significant (P < 0.05).
Conclusion: Post-sinus-lift surgery, dental implants placed using autologous bone
demonstrate comparable long-term survival and success rates when compared to other
bone substitute materials. Interestingly, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) does not appear to
confer any discernible benefits and, in fact, may have minor negative effects on
implant survival and other success indicators, suggesting caution in its use in this
context.
Keywords:dental implants, success rates, platelet- rich plasma