Group 3 ITI consensus report: Patient-reported outcome measures associated with implant dentistry

J. Feine, S. Abou-Ayash, M. Al Mardini, R.B. de Santana, T. Bjelke-Holtermann, M.M. Bornstein, U. Braegger, O. Cao, L. Cordaro, D. Eycken, M. Fillion, G. Gebran, G. Huynh-Ba, T. Joda, Robert Levine, N. Mattheos, T.W. Oates, H. Abd-Ul-Salam, R. Santosa, S. ShahdadS. Storelli, N. Sykaras, A. Treviño Santos, U.S. Webersberger, M.A.H. Williams, T.G. Wilson, D. Wismeijer, J.G. Wittneben, C.J. Yao, J.P.V. Zubiria

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Abstract

Objectives: The aim of Working Group 3 was to focus on three topics that were assessed using patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). These topics included the following: (a) the aesthetics of tooth and implant-supported fixed dental prostheses focusing on partially edentulous patients, (b) a comparison of fixed and removable implant-retained prostheses for edentulous populations, and (c) immediate versus early/conventional loading of immediately placed implants in partially edentate patients. PROMs include ratings of satisfaction and oral health-related quality of life (QHRQoL), as well as other indicators, that is, pain, general health-related quality of life (e.g., SF-36). Materials and methods: The Consensus Conference Group 3 participants discussed the findings of the three systematic review manuscripts. Following comprehensive discussions, participants developed consensus statements and recommendations that were then discussed in larger plenary sessions. Following this, any necessary modifications were made and approved. Results: Patients were very satisfied with the aesthetics of implant-supported fixed dental prostheses and the surrounding mucosa. Implant neck design, restorative material, or use of a provisional restoration did not influence patients’ ratings. Edentulous patients highly rate both removable and fixed implant-supported prostheses. However, they rate their ability to maintain their oral hygiene significantly higher with the removable prosthesis. Both immediate provisionalization and conventional loading receive positive patient-reported outcomes. Conclusions: Patient-reported outcome measures should be gathered in every clinical study in which the outcomes of oral rehabilitation with dental implants are investigated. PROMs, such as patients’ satisfaction and QHRQoL, should supplement other clinical parameters in our clinical definition of success.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)270-275
JournalClinical Oral Implants Research
Volume29
Issue numberS16
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018

Bibliographical note

In special issue: Proceedings of the Sixth ITI Consensus Conference.

Funding

*This statement was supported by: one RCT, three prospective cohort *This statement was supported by: two RCTs, five prospective cohort

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