Table 4.
Incidence, Scaled Prevalence Rates, and Total Prevalence of Implant Malposition Recorded Between the Smooth and Micro-Textured Implant Groups Throughout the Duration of Follow-Up
| Implant type | Minor malposition (1 < x ≤ 2 mm) | Moderate malposition (2 < x ≤ 3 mm) | Major malposition (>3 mm) | Total | Prevalence by cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smooth implants (n = 84) | 2 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 15.4% |
| Allergan (n = 52) (Irvine, CA) | 0 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 17.3% |
| Sientra (n = 31) (Santa Barbara, CA) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12.9% |
| Micro-textured implants (n = 49) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8.16% |
| Total | 5 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 12.7% |