Evaluación radiográfica de la cresta ósea alrededor de implantes dentales en los pacientes atendidos en la UCSG.

Abstract

Radiographic monitoring is essential for ensuring the longevity of implant rehabilitations. Objective: To evaluate marginal bone stability in implants of UCSG patients. Methodology: An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional, and retrospective study with a quantitative approach was conducted. A total of 35 digital periapical radiographs were analyzed using visualization software and Microsoft Excel. Marginal peri-implant bone loss (MPBL) and clinical parameters were measured, and the data were processed using SPSS (v. 27). Results: The mean marginal peri-implant bone loss was 1.93 mm (± 0.67 mm). No significant differences were found related to time, bone, or connection (p > 0.05). The probing did not correlate with MPBL (p = 0.988), and 88.6% of the implants showed no mobility. Conclusion: Marginal bone resorption exceeded the standard of 1.5 mm, suggesting early remodeling. Radiographic control is essential, as probing alone does not accurately assess the marginal bone level.