Table 4.
Implant quality scale (Group) | Clinical conditions |
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Group I. Success (optimum health) | A. No pain or tenderness upon function B. No mobility C. <2 mm radiographic bone loss from initial surgery D. No exudates history |
Group II. Satisfactory survival | A. No pain on function B. No mobility C. 2–4 mm radiographic bone loss D. No exudates history |
Group III. Compromised survival | A. May have sensitivity on function B. No mobility C. Radiographic bone loss >4 mm (less than 1/2 of implant body) D. Probing depth >7 mm E. May have exudates history |
Group IV. Failure (clinical or absolute failure) | Any of the following: A. Pain on function B. Mobility C. Radiographic bone loss >1/2 length of implant D. Uncontrolled exudate E. No longer in mouth |