Publications by authors named "Ayman A Balshe"
A retrospective study of the survival of smooth- and rough-surface dental implants.
Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants
March 2010
Purpose: To compare the time-dependent cumulative survival rates of smooth- and rough-surface dental implants.
Materials And Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted for two time periods: January 1, 1991, through December 31, 1996, during which smooth-surface implants were used, and January 1, 2001, through December 31, 2005, during which rough-surface implants were used. This study included all implants placed and restored in one institution during the two time frames.
The effects of smoking on the survival of smooth- and rough-surface dental implants.
Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants
June 2009
Purpose: To compare the long-term survival rates of smooth- and rough-surface dental implants among smokers and nonsmokers.
Materials And Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted for 2 time periods: January 1, 1991, through December 31, 1996, during which smooth-surface implants were utilized, and January 1, 2001, through December 31, 2005, during which rough-surface implants were utilized. This review included all implants placed and restored in 1 institution during the 2 timeframes.