18 May 2026 : Clinical Research
Five-Year Survival Outcomes of Angulated Dental Implants Placed Tangentially to the Inferior Alveolar Nerve in the Posterior Mandible
Fariz Selimli
ABDG 1, Elif Figen Koçak BEF 2, Revnak Akburak BCDE 3, Osman Fatih Arpag CDEF 4,5*
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.952874
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e952874
Table 1 Demographic characteristics of patients and distribution of implant-related variables.
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of patients | 37 |
| Sex (male/female) | 9/28 |
| Age (range, mean) | 49–71 (62.9) years |
| Implants placed with 15° angulation | 24 |
| Implants placed with 25° angulation | 39 |
| Opposing dentition: implant-supported restoration | 19 |
| Opposing dentition: natural tooth | 44 |