Clinical research in implant dentistry: evaluation of implant-supported restorations, aesthetic and patient-reported outcomes

J Clin Periodontol. 2012 Feb:39 Suppl 12:133-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-051X.2011.01842.x.

Abstract

The articles discussed in working group 3 dealt with specific aspects of clinical research. In this context, the literature reporting on survival and complication rates of implant-supported or implant-tooth supported restorations in longitudinal studies of at least 5 years were discussed. The second aspect dealt with the evaluation of aesthetic outcomes in clinical studies and the related index systems available. Finally, the third aspect discussed dealt with patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). A detailed appraisal of the available methodology was presented.

Publication types

  • Consensus Development Conference

MeSH terms

  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous*
  • Dental Implants*
  • Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported*
  • Esthetics, Dental*
  • Humans
  • Patient Satisfaction*
  • Research Design / standards*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Dental Implants