Joda, T, Ferrari, M and Bragger, U (2017) A prospective clinical cohort study analyzing single-unit implant crowns after three years of loading: introduction of a novel Functional Implant Prosthodontic Score (FIPS). Clinical Oral Implants Research, 28 (10). pp. 1291-1295. ISSN 0905-7161
Abstract
Objectives
The aim of this prospective clinical cohort study was to validate implant crowns with a novel Functional Implant Prosthodontic Score (FIPS).
Material and methods
Twenty patients were restored with cement-retained crowns on soft tissue level implants (Institut Straumann AG, Basel, Switzerland) in posterior sites and annually followed-up for 3 years. FIPS was applied for the objective outcome assessment including clinical and radiographic examinations. Five variables were defined for evaluation, resulting in a maximum score of 10 per implant restoration. The patients' level of satisfaction was recorded and correlated with FIPS.
Results
All implants and connected crowns revealed survival rates of 100% without any biological or technical complications after three years of loading. The mean total FIPS score was 7.8 ± 1.5, ranging from 6 to 10. The variable “bone” revealed the highest scores (2 ± 0; range: 2–2), followed by “occlusion” (1.9 ± 0.1; range: 1–2). Mean scores for “design” (1.2 ± 0.6; range: 0–2), “mucosa” (1.3 ± 0.7; range: 0–2), and “interproximal” (1.4 ± 0.4; range: 1–2) were more challenging to satisfy. The patients expressed a high level of functional satisfaction (84.1 ± 9.5; range: 68–100). A significant correlation was found between FIPS and the subjective patients' perception with a coefficient of 0.88 (P < 0.0001).
Conclusions
The findings of the clinical trial indicated the potential of FIPS as an objective and reliable instrument in assessing implant success. FIPS can be considered as a supportive tool to validate a satisfactory outcome as perceived by patients, to identify possible failure risks, and to compare follow-up observations.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | (c) 2016, Wiley. This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Joda, T, Ferrari, M and Bragger, U (2016) A prospective clinical cohort study analyzing single-unit implant crowns after three years of loading: introduction of a novel Functional Implant Prosthodontic Score (FIPS). Clinical Oral Implants Research, which has been published in final form at https://doi.org/10.1111/clr.12955. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Self-Archiving. |
Keywords: | cohort study;; dental implants; digital workflow; fixed prosthodontics; follow-up; outcome assessment; patient satisfaction; prospective clinical trial |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Dentistry (Leeds) > Restorative Dentistry (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 07 Dec 2016 13:43 |
Last Modified: | 04 Jul 2018 13:23 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1111/clr.12955 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Wiley |
Identification Number: | 10.1111/clr.12955 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:109077 |