Table 8 The implant quality scale
Implant Quality Scale group | Clinical conditions |
|---|---|
I. Success (optimum health) | No pain or tenderness upon function 0 mobility < 2-mm radiographic bone loss from initial surgery No exudate history |
II. Satisfactory survival | No pain on function 0 mobility 2–4-mm radiographic bone loss No exudate history |
III. Compromised survival | May have sensitivity on function No mobility Radiographic bone loss > 4 mm (less than1/2 of implant body) Probing depth > 7 mm May have an exudate history |
IV. Failure (clinical or absolute failure) | Any of the following: Pain on function Mobility Radiographic bone loss: > 1/2 length of XXX implant Uncontrolled exudate No longer in the mouth |