Implant Survival Rates for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residents: A Retrospective Clinical Review With Analysis of Resident Level of Training on Implant Survival

Survival rates for implants placed by surgeons in training are comparable to rates reported in the literature. There was no statistically significant difference in survival rates when a comparison of level of training was taken into consideration. To our knowledge, this study is the first to examine implant survival rates as a function of surgeon experience in the setting of an oral and maxillofacial residency program and suggests that predictable outcomes in implant treatment are attainable by surgeons in training.