Preferencias clínicas de diseños y materiales para la rehabilitación de implantes unitarios : encuesta dirigida a odontólogos.

Abstract

Introduction: Correct placement of dental implants is a decisive factor in the success of a restoration, not only the selection of appropriate materials, but also identifying the most effective strategies to correct different difficulties. Objective: Determine and report the clinical preferences of the designs and materials used for the rehabilitation of single implants in dentists. Materials and methods: A survey was conducted among Ecuadorian dentists using the QuestionPro platform. The link was sent to the representatives of the dental schools in Ecuador, who shared it with their colleagues. It was also disseminated through social networks. These data were tabulated, graphed and analyzed. Results: Of the 735 questionnaires sent, a completion rate of 57.9% was obtained, with an average response time of 5 minutes (426 surveys completed). For the replacement of a maxillary central incisor in ideal conditions, the majority preferred bone-level implants (87.7%) and screwretained restorations (61.7%), with 49.8% of these zirconia restorations with a titanium abutment. In a similar scenario with a slightly buccal angulation, respondents opted for cemented restorations (45.5%). In the case of replacing a single mandibular molar under ideal conditions, bone-level implants (81.5%) and screw-retained restorations (70.7%) were preferred, with 50% of the zirconia restorations having a titanium abutment and 41.5% metal-ceramic. Conclusions: These results reveal current preferences in single implant rehabilitation, based on the “ideal” treatment to improve oral well-being. Keywords: Dental implant, aesthetics, digital impression, crown on implant.