RETROSPECTIVE MULTICENTER CLINICAL TRIAL ON 101 FDS76® DENTAL IMPLANTS

Background: Dental implants restore functionality and aesthetics in patients with missing teeth. Osseointegration, the direct structural and functional connection between living bone and the implant’s surface, is essential for implant stability and success. This retrospective multicenter clinical trial aimed to assess the survival rate and effectiveness of FDS76® dental implants. Materials and Methods: A total of 101 FDS76® dental implants were placed in patients by ten different clinicians across multiple centers in southern Italy. Patients included were classified from ASA1 to ASA3 and did not have conditions affecting bone metabolism or undergoing treatment for oncological diseases. The implants were evaluated using various surgical and prosthetic protocols, including immediate and delayed placement, conventional implantology, and loading protocols. Follow-up periods extended up to 24 months, and outcomes were assessed based on implant survival rates and peri-implant bone resorption. Results: The study found that the overall survival rate of the FDS76® dental implants was consistent with international standards, with a failure rate of 1.98% at the 24-month follow-up. Immediate post-extraction implants showed longer average follow-up times than delayed ones. Cemented prosthetic rehabilitations were used in 41 cases (40.59%), while screwed prosthetic rehabilitations were employed in 60 cases (59.41%). Conclusions: FDS76® dental implants demonstrated high survival rates and effective osseointegration, comparable to other leading implant systems. The study supports the reliability of these implants and highlights the importance of standardized protocols to optimize outcomes. Future research should focus on larger sample sizes and more extended follow-up periods to validate these findings further.