Impact of Antihypertensive Medications on Implant Success: A Retrospective Cohort Study on Monomedicated Patients

Authors

• Antony Chidiac, Department of Oral Surgery and Implantology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Saint-Joseph University, Beirut 1107 2180, LebanonFollow
• Stephanie Mrad, Department of Oral Surgery and Implantology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Saint-Joseph University, Beirut 1107 2180, LebanonFollow
• Charbel Kachouh, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Saint-Joseph University, Beirut 1107 2180, LebanonFollow
• Richard M. Sadaka, Department of Economics and Business Administration, Lebanese UniversityFollow
• Joseph Bassil, Department of Oral Surgery and Implantology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Saint-Joseph University, Beirut 1107 2180, LebanonFollow

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study main is to analyze the influence of antihypertensive treatments on the failure and survival rates of dental implants.

Methods: Medical records of 586 patients who received a total of 1,814 dental implants between 2012 and 2022 met the inclusion criteria and were retrospectively reviewed. Patients were divided into two groups: a control group comprising 512 systemically healthy patients with 1581 implants, and a group of 74 patients taking only antihypertensive medications who received a total of 233 implants. Implant failure was assessed according to criteria defined by the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

Results: The failure rates were 5.12% in the control group and 1.29% in the antihypertensive group. Statistical analysis revealed that antihypertensive use was associated with a lower risk of implant failure, indicating a favorable impact.

Conclusion: The use of antihypertensive drugs appears to have a positive effect on osseointegration and implant survival. Further research is needed to confirm these effects and better understand the impact of drug treatments on implant success.

Recommended Citation

Chidiac, Antony; Mrad, Stephanie; Kachouh, Charbel; M. Sadaka, Richard; and Bassil, Joseph (2026) "Impact of Antihypertensive Medications on Implant Success: A Retrospective Cohort Study on Monomedicated Patients," International Arab Journal of Dentistry: Vol. 17: Iss. 3, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.65314/2218-0885.1887
Available at: https://e-journals.usj.edu.lb/iajd/vol17/iss3/4