CORREIA, Francisco; FARIA E ALMEIDA, Ricardo    FELINO, António. Survival rate of dental implants in patients with a history of periodontal disease. Arq. Odontol. []. 2013, 49, 3, pp. 103-112. ISSN 1516-0939.

Aim: The main aim of this literature review was to determine the survival rates of dental implants in patients with a history of periodontal disease. Materials and Methods: The present research was conducted based on data from the Pubmed database and the Cochrane Library, using a total of 17 articles published from 1998 to 2011 and searching for the keywords "Dental Implants" [Mesh] AND "Periodontal Diseases" [Mesh] AND "Survival Rate" [Mesh]; "periodontal disease and oral implants survival "; "implant survival in periodontal patients"; "short implants and periodontal patients"; "narrow implants and periodontal patient". Conclusion: Dental implants in periodontal patients appears to be a viable and safe procedure. The treatment of the disease should be performed prior to implant placement, and a subsequent control of the implant should be maintained. More studies with follow-up periods of no less than 10 years are needed to determine the true survival and success rates of dental implants in patients with a history of periodontal disease.

: Dental implants; Periodontal diseases; Treatment outcome.