Modified oral implant restoration improves dental aesthetics, function, and patient satisfaction in maxillary anterior tooth loss.

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of modified oral implant restoration in patients with maxillary anterior tooth loss.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 98 patients (119 affected teeth) with maxillary anterior tooth loss from August 2021 to November 2023. Among these, 50 cases (63 affected teeth) received modified oral implant restoration (research group), while 48 cases (56 affected teeth) underwent routine dental restoration (control group). Treatment efficacy, safety, peri-implant bone resorption, periodontal pocket depth, dental aesthetics (Pink Esthetic Score, PES; White Esthetic Score, WES), masticatory function, oral function recovery, and patient satisfaction were compared between the two groups.

Results: The research group demonstrated a significantly higher rate of excellent and good outcomes, with superior PES and WES scores and greater patient satisfaction compared to the control group. Additionally, the research group exhibited a significantly lower incidence of adverse events, reduced peri-implant bone resorption, and shallower periodontal pocket depths compared to the control group. Furthermore, masticatory function and oral function recovery were also notably better in the research group.

Conclusions: Modified oral implant restoration for maxillary anterior tooth loss can effectively enhance restoration outcomes, improve dental aesthetics, and promote better masticatory function and patient satisfaction. It also helps prevent peri-implant bone resorption and gingival atrophy, lowers the risk of adverse events, and supports oral function recovery, making it a valuable clinical option.