Factors Contributing to Implant Failure: a Literature Review Narula Sahil1, Shankar Ravi2, Narula Aditi3, Kalra Tanvi4 1Associate professor, Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, D.J. College of Dental Sciences and Research, Modi Nagar, Uttar Pradesh 2Head of the Department, Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, Gitam Dental College, Vishakhapatnam 3Reader, Department of Orthodontics, Jaipur Dental College, Jaipur 4PG Student, Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, D.J. College of Dental Sciences and Research, Modi Nagar, Uttar Pradesh Online published on 10 February, 2015. Abstract End osseous dental implants have become a significant factor in prosthodontics and restorative dentistry since the early 1970s. Despite the many advances in techniques, materials, and implant designs, the potential for clinical failure is a significant concern for both the dentist and patient. Hence, it is mandatory for every clinician to know, how and why the failures occur and how best we can prevent them in order to give the upcoming branch of dentistry a new horizon. So is the purpose of the article. Top Keywords Implant failure, bone quality, Osseo integration. Top |