Number of patients | 42 |
Males (%) | 18 (42.9%) |
Females (%) | 24 (57.1%) |
Mean age at insertion (range) | 62.6 (49–73) |
Smokers (less than 10 cigarettes/die) | 12 (28.6%) |
Diseases in history | |
Controlled diabetes type 2 | 11 (26.2%) |
Hypertension | 19 (45.2%) |
Site of insertion | |
Premolar | 81 (65.3%) |
Molar | 43 (34.7%) |
Opposite dentition | |
Opposing maxillary complete denture | 7 (16.7%) |
Opposing fixed rehabilitation and natural teeth | 26 (61.9%) |
Opposing removable prosthesis and natural teeth | 9 (21.4%) |