Abstract

Objective: This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the clinical success and patient outcomes of dental implants following the implementation of a team approach at King Saud Medical City.
Methods: The study included 104 patients who received 254 implants in the year 2022 under the care of an
interdisciplinary team comprising oral surgeons, periodontists, prosthodontists, orthodontists, general practitioners, and hygienists. Data were gathered from patient records, radiographic images, and clinical examinations. Implant success, assessed at a minimum of 6 months post-loading, followed Albrektsson criteria.
Results: Of the 254 implants placed, 97.25% were successful, with a failure rate of 2.75%. Implants were distributed across the maxilla (48%) and mandible (52%), primarily in the molar region (57%). Bone type II was the most common implant site (44%). Patients with good oral hygiene constituted 58%, and 94% exhibited healthy gingiva. Complications included implant loosening (60%), infection (25%), and bone loss (15%). No significant associations were found between implant failure and factors such as age, sex, or systemic conditions.
Conclusion: The team approach significantly enhanced implant success rates compared to earlier non-collaborative practices. Comprehensive care provided by a multidisciplinary team optimized planning, execution, and maintenance, resulting in improved outcomes. Further research should explore long-term follow-up, the role of emerging technologies, and patient-reported outcomes to advance implantology practices.

Key words: Dental implantology, team approach, multidisciplinary care, implant success rate, complications.