Table 2 Classification of implant displacement based on timing
Timing of displacement | Criteria of displacement | No. of patients | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Early displacement | Implant displacement occurring intraoperatively before osseointegration | 2 | 13.33 |
Late displacement | Implant displacement occurring during follow-up and re-entry, usually within six months | 3 | 20 |
Delayed displacement | Implant displacement occurring after prosthesis delivery | 10 | 66.67 |
Total | 15 | 100 |