ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Front. Dent. Med., 29 April 2025

Sec. Aging and Dental Medicine

Volume 6 - 2025 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fdmed.2025.1563641

Influencing factors and survival rates in immediate vs. delayed dental implant placement: a six-year retrospective analysis


Yanfei Cheng&#x;Yanfei Cheng1†Zhifen Lai&#x;Zhifen Lai2†Weiguang Yu

Weiguang Yu3*
  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
  • 2Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
  • 3Department of Emergency Surgery and Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China

Objective: This retrospective cohort study aimed to compare survival rates between immediate (≤24 h post-extraction) and delayed (3–4 months post-extraction) dental implants and to identify patient- and site-specific risk factors for implant failure, with emphasis on anatomical site, sex, and osteoporosis.

Methods: We analyzed 1,500 implants (300 immediate, 1,200 delayed) from patients treated at the Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2005–2023). Kaplan–Meier analysis evaluated cumulative survival rates over 72 months, with Cox regression modeling to assess predictors of failure. Propensity score matching (PSM) addressed baseline covariate imbalances.

Results: Delayed implants exhibited significantly higher survival rates than immediate implants at 72 months (81.1% vs. 53.2%, p < 0.0001). Survival divergence intensified after 24 months, with delayed implants retaining 979 patients at risk vs. 202 for immediate implants. Mandibular sites consistently outperformed maxillary sites in both strategies (delayed: 88.5% vs. 72.2%; immediate: 70.5% vs. 40.7%, p < 0.0001). Male sex (HR: 1.64, 95% CI: 1.28–1.88; p < 0.001) and osteoporosis (HR: 2.50, 95% CI: 1.17–4.52; p = 0.024) emerged as independent risk factors, while tobacco use, diabetes, and hypertension showed no significant associations. PSM resolved most baseline imbalances, with post-matching standardized mean differences (SMD) <0.1 for key covariates.

Conclusions: Delayed implantation at 3–4 months post-extraction provides superior intermediate-term survival, particularly in mandibular sites. Male patients and individuals with osteoporosis face elevated failure risks, warranting tailored clinical protocols. While both strategies remain viable, delayed placement is recommended for high-risk populations to optimize long-term outcomes.

Introduction

Dental implants have become a cornerstone in the rehabilitation of tooth loss, offering functional and aesthetic restoration with high long-term predictability (13). However, post-extraction alveolar bone resorption—averaging 5–7 mm horizontally and 1 mm vertically within three months—poses significant challenges for implant placement, often necessitating adjunctive procedures such as ridge preservation with autologous grafts or biomaterials (46). Advances in implant surface technology have accelerated osseointegration, enabling diverse placement protocols tailored to post-extraction healing stages (7, 8). Immediate placement (≤24 h) minimizes surgical interventions but carries risks of early failure (9, 10), while delayed protocols (3–4 months) leverage stabilized bone conditions for improved stability (1113).

Beyond biological failures, mechanical complications—such as abutment screw loosening, prosthetic fractures, and peri-implant bone loss under functional loading—are critical contributors to late-stage implant failures (14, 15). These complications often arise from occlusal overload, suboptimal prosthetic design, or inadequate bone-to-implant contact, particularly in compromised anatomical sites (16). While systematic reviews (3, 17) have broadly compared survival rates between immediate and delayed approaches, few studies (1820) stratify failures by etiology (biological vs. mechanical) or evaluate how placement timing interacts with biomechanical stressors.

Critical gaps persist in the literature: (Ⅰ) limited real-world evidence on delayed implants placed specifically at 3–4 months, (Ⅱ) conflicting data on sex disparities in failure rates (18, 21), and (Ⅲ) unresolved debates regarding osteoporosis as a prognostic factor (1, 2, 4). For instance, while Colak et al. (12) identified male sex as a risk factor for implant loss, others found no significant association. Similarly, osteoporosis remains understudied despite its potential to compromise bone quality (11, 12).

This population-based retrospective analysis addresses these gaps through a modified PICO framework: (Ⅰ) Population: Adults (≥18 years) receiving implants in fresh or healed sockets. (Ⅱ) Intervention: Immediate placement (≤24 h post-extraction). (Ⅲ) Comparison: Delayed placement (3–4 months post-extraction). (Ⅳ) Outcomes: Survival rates, failure risk, and predictors (sex, osteoporosis). By analyzing 1,500 implants placed between 2005 and 2023, with follow-up extending up to 72 months (6 years), this study evaluates intermediate-term outcomes of immediate and delayed dental implant protocols.

Materials and methods

Study design and patient eligibility

This retrospective cohort study adhered to the ethical guidelines of the Declaration of Helsinki and received approval from the Medical Ethics Committee of the Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (No. 20/77433). Informed consent was waived due to the anonymized nature of the data and retrospective design. We analyzed electronic dental records of consecutive patients who received dental implants at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University between January 2005 and December 2023, with follow-up extending up to 72 months (6 years). The study included two implant systems: Straumann Bone Level (SLActive® hydrophilic surface) and Nobel Biocare TiUnite® (anodized oxidized surface), with diameters ranging from 3.5 to 5.0 mm and lengths from 8 to 12 mm. These systems were selected based on institutional availability during the 18-year study period (2005–2023). Implant placement and prosthodontic workflows adhered to manufacturer guidelines, with surgeries performed by both faculty surgeons (65%) and supervised residents (35%).

To qualify for inclusion in the study, individuals had to be 18 years of age or older at the time of receiving implant therapy. Additionally, they must have had a comprehensive record of demographic and medical history. The implant therapy must have been administered in university clinics, either by residents or faculty members, and relevant data pertaining to the treatment must have been readily accessible. Patient datasheet, compiled from electronic dental records, included age at implantation, sex, tobacco use, implant characteristics, implant protocol [immediate or delayed (with a delay of 3–4 months)], and systemic conditions.

Outcomes and assessments

Implant failure criteria followed established guidelines (22, 23), including loss of osseointegration, mobility, pain, fracture, or extensive bone loss (>2 mm). Implant failure was characterized by several criteria, including the loss of osseointegration, the presence of implant mobility, the persistence of pain, the occurrence of implant fracture, or the manifestation of extensive bone loss. Conversely, implant survival was characterized by the stability of the implant and its ability to support restoration at the last follow-up appointment, without the need for explantation. Treatment results were categorized into two distinct groups: survival or failure. Implants were categorized into two groups: immediate (placed ≤24 h post-extraction) and delayed (placed 3–4 months post-extraction). Delayed implants were placed 3–4 months post-extraction, consistent with the Type 3 protocol defined by the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) for partially healed sockets (24). The follow-ups occurred at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after the surgical implantation, and after 12 months, follow-ups were conducted every 6 months. The maximum follow-up duration was 72 months (6 years), chosen to evaluate intermediate-term outcomes. Patients with incomplete follow-up (<72 months) were censored at their last recorded visit.

Statistical analysis

Covariate balance was assessed using propensity score matching (PSM), with an absolute standardized mean difference (SMD) <0.1 considered indicative of adequate balance. Descriptive statistics summarized patient and implant characteristics. Inter-group differences (immediate vs. delayed) were analyzed using t-tests for continuous variables and chi-square tests for categorical variables. Survival rates were estimated via Kaplan–Meier analysis, with log-rank tests comparing curves. Survival rates were analyzed at 12-month intervals up to 72 months. Early failures (occurring before prosthetic loading) and late failures (occurring after loading) were stratified. Results at 48 months were emphasized due to the median follow-up period (48 months), while long-term trends were extrapolated to 72 months. Cox proportional hazards regression identified independent predictors of failure, adjusting for age, sex, tobacco use, and systemic conditions. Hazard ratios (HR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were reported. Sensitivity analyses excluded patients with incomplete follow-up. All analyses were performed using SPSS v.26.0 (IBM, Armonk, NY) or R software (version, 4.4.2), with p < 0.05 considered significant.

Results

Cohort characteristics

The study analyzed 1,500 implants (300 immediate, 1,200 delayed) from 1,500 patients (Figure 1). The cohort was predominantly male (90.0%), with 32.3% tobacco users. Immediate implants were more common in the maxillary arch (67.0% vs. 52.5%, p < 0.001), while delayed implants predominated in posterior regions (69.2% vs. 48.0%, p < 0.001). Tobacco use strongly correlated with delayed protocols (36.6% vs. 15.0%, p < 0.001).

Figure 1
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Figure 1. A flow diagram illustrating the methodology for identifying and comparing the survival rates of immediate vs. delayed implants in extraction sockets.

PSM reduced SMD, improving covariate balance. Pre-matching SMD ranged from 0.01 to 0.66 (e.g., 0.51 for tobacco use), decreasing post-matching (e.g., 0.255). Most post-matching SMDs were below 0.1, though some variables (e.g., artificial joint, SMD = 0.330; arthritis, SMD = 0.275) retained moderate imbalances. Systemic conditions (diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders) showed no significant differences post-matching (p ≥ 0.05). Depression prevalence was balanced both pre-matching (16.0% vs. 15.6%, p = 0.929) and post-matching (SMD = 0.005). Overall, clinically meaningful imbalances were minimal post-matching, with most covariates achieving adequate balance (Table 1 and Figure 2).

Table 1
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Table 1. Baseline characteristics and covariate balance before and after propensity score matching.

Figure 2
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Figure 2. Love plot illustrating SMD for baseline variables before and after PSM. Post-matching SMD values (red) cluster near zero, indicating successful covariate balance.

Survival analysis

The Kaplan–Meier curves demonstrated a significant difference in overall survival between the Delayed and Immediate implant groups (6-year survival rate: 81.1% vs. 53.2%, p < 0.0001) (Figure 3A). At 72 months, the Delayed group retained 310 patients at risk (from an initial 1,200), while the Immediate group had only 44 patients remaining (from an initial 300). The survival probability for the Delayed group declined gradually over time, maintaining higher survival rates compared to the Immediate group, which exhibited a steeper decline. These results suggest superior long-term survival outcomes for delayed implants, with a pronounced divergence in survival trajectories after 24 months.

Figure 3
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Figure 3. Survival of immediate vs. delayed dental implants in maxillary and mandibular sites: A 72-month Kaplan–Meier Analysis.

In the Immediate implant cohort (Figure 3B), mandibular implants (n = 99 initial) showed a slower decline in survival probability, with 26 patients at risk at 72 months, compared to maxillary implants (n = 201 initial), which retained only 18 patients (70.5% vs. 40.7%, p < 0.0001). Similarly, for Delayed implants (Figure 3C), mandibular sites (n = 570 initial) demonstrated better survival (188 at risk at 72 months) than maxillary sites (n = 630 initial; 122 at risk, 88.5% vs. 72.2%, p < 0.0001). Despite the larger initial sample size in the maxilla for delayed implants, its survival probability decreased more rapidly, highlighting the mandible's consistent advantage in both implant strategies. These findings underscore the critical role of anatomical location in implant longevity.

Risk factor analysis

Multivariable Cox regression identified male sex (HR: 1.64, 95% CI: 1.28–1.88; p < 0.001) and osteoporosis (HR: 2.50, 95% CI: 1.17–4.52; p = 0.024) as independent predictors of failure (Table 2). Males exhibited a 1.6-fold increased risk of implant loss compared to females, while osteoporotic patients faced a 2.5-fold elevated risk. Other variables, including tobacco use, diabetes, and hypertension, showed no significant associations (p > 0.05). Cox regression analysis results based on 1,500 samples are shown in Supplementary Table S1.

Table 2
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Table 2. Multivariable cox regression model.

Discussion

This retrospective cohort study, anchored within a modified PICO framework [Population: adults receiving implants in fresh/healed sockets; Intervention: immediate placement ≤24 h post-extraction; Comparison: delayed placement at 3–4 months (Type 3 protocol, EAO); Outcomes: survival rates and risk factors], analyzed 1,500 implant records to address critical gaps in implant timing protocols and risk stratification. While systematic reviews have broadly compared immediate and delayed implants, our study uniquely focuses on delayed placement at 3–4 months—a timeframe understudied in real-world settings—while concurrently evaluating sex- and osteoporosis-related disparities in failure risk. By integrating these variables into a multivariate model, this work advances personalized decision-making in implantology.

The debate over optimal implant timing persists, with conflicting evidence on survival differences between immediate and delayed protocols (2527). While randomized trials (28) and prospective studies (29) report comparable short-term outcomes, our data reveal a pronounced divergence in survival at intermediate follow-up (6-year survival: 81.1% delayed vs. 53.2% immediate; p < 0.0001). These rates are lower than those reported in recent meta-analyses (30, 31) (e.g., 90%–95% for delayed implants), potentially due to differences in implant systems, operator experience, and patient demographics (32, 33). This aligns with meta-analyses (34) demonstrating elevated failure risks in fresh sockets, particularly in maxillary regions. The progressive survival decline observed in immediate implants beyond 36 months underscores the biomechanical challenges of early placement, such as residual alveolar remodeling and compromised primary stability. In contrast, delayed protocols leverage stabilized bone conditions, potentially mitigating these risks. These findings emphasize the clinical relevance of timing, particularly for high-risk populations.

Notably, delayed implants were disproportionately placed in the mandible (47.5% for delayed implants vs. 33.0% for immediate implants; p < 0.001). This anatomic preference may reflect a multifactorial clinical rationale. While the mandible's denser cortical bone historically favors delayed protocols due to enhanced primary stability (35, 36), immediate implants in the maxilla are often prioritized in anterior regions to preserve esthetic outcomes by minimizing soft-tissue collapse (24, 37, 38). Notably, the implants investigated in this study included older-generation systems [e.g., Straumann Bone Level (SLActive® surface) and Nobel Biocare TiUnite®], which may have less advanced surface treatments compared to contemporary designs (39, 40). Systematic reviews (41, 42) corroborate higher maxillary failure rates for immediate implants, attributed to poorer bone quality and greater occlusal forces, whereas delayed protocols in the mandible may capitalize on its biomechanical advantages. However, our multivariate Cox regression adjusted for arch location (HR for mandible: 0.54, p = 0.346), confirming that delayed placement retained its survival advantage independent of anatomic site. This suggests that biologic healing processes (e.g., enhanced bone volume and quality) rather than anatomic dominance alone drive the success of delayed protocols.

Our analysis identified male sex (HR: 1.64, p < 0.001) and osteoporosis (HR: 2.50, p = 0.024) as significant predictors of failure. The heightened risk in males corroborates large-scale retrospective studies (43), which attribute this disparity to biological factors (e.g., bone density variations) and behavioral patterns (e.g., poorer adherence to postoperative care). Additionally, variability in operator experience—65% of procedures were performed by faculty surgeons, while 35% involved supervised residents—may contribute to technical heterogeneity (40, 44). Conversely, conflicting reports (45, 46) suggest that sex differences may be confounded by unmeasured variables like periodontal health, highlighting the need for multifactorial risk models. Similarly, the association between osteoporosis and implant failure—consistent with a comprehensive meta-analysis (3)—reflects systemic bone quality deterioration, which may impede osseointegration. However, the lack of consensus in systematic reviews (47, 48) underscores heterogeneity in osteoporosis management across studies. Our findings advocate for preoperative bone density assessments and targeted interventions (e.g., antiresorptive therapy) in osteoporotic patients to optimize outcomes.

Prior reviews (49, 50) predominantly aggregate heterogeneous protocols, obscuring the nuanced survival patterns associated with specific delayed intervals (e.g., 3–4 months). By delineating this timeframe, our study addresses a critical evidence gap, offering granular insights for guideline refinement. Additionally, the integration of demographic and systemic variables into failure models responds to calls for personalized implantology (5153), moving beyond a one-size-fits-all approach.

While this study's retrospective design precludes causal inferences and may be influenced by unmeasured confounders (e.g., periodontal health, bone augmentation techniques), its inclusion of real-world, high-risk populations—32.3% tobacco users and 31.7% osteoporotic patients, often underrepresented in controlled trials—provides clinically relevant insights into implant survival under suboptimal conditions. Additionally, the male-dominated cohort (90% male) limits generalizability to female populations, warranting validation in balanced cohorts. These factors likely contributed to lower survival rates compared to idealized cohorts. However, the large sample size (n = 1,500), extended 72-month follow-up, and strict adherence to standardized surgical protocols (e.g., consistent implant placement criteria, standardized postoperative care) strengthen internal validity. Furthermore, defining failure as explantation aligns with pragmatic clinical practice, ensuring findings are directly applicable to routine care settings despite inherent limitations of observational data.

Conclusion

Delayed implantation at 3–4 months post-extraction demonstrates superior intermediate-term survival, particularly in mandibular sites. Male sex and osteoporosis—the latter prevalent in elderly males within our cohort—are critical independent risk factors. While the male-dominated sample limits generalizability to females, our findings underscore the need for sex- and site-specific clinical protocols. Future studies should validate these associations in balanced cohorts and explore biomechanical contributors to posterior maxillary vulnerability.

Data availability statement

The raw data supporting the conclusions of this article will be made available by the authors, without undue reservation.

Author contributions

YC: Conceptualization, Data curation, Formal analysis, Funding acquisition, Investigation, Methodology, Project administration, Resources, Software, Supervision, Validation, Visualization, Writing – original draft, Writing – review & editing. ZL: Writing – original draft, Writing – review & editing. WY: Conceptualization, Data curation, Formal analysis, Funding acquisition, Investigation, Methodology, Project administration, Resources, Software, Supervision, Validation, Visualization, Writing – original draft, Writing – review & editing.

Funding

The author(s) declare that no financial support was received for the research and/or publication of this article.

Acknowledgments

The authors thank all the doctors and patients who provided data to support this study.

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Supplementary material

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Keywords: survival, factor, dental implant, failure, healed socket, outcome

Citation: Cheng Y, Lai Z and Yu W (2025) Influencing factors and survival rates in immediate vs. delayed dental implant placement: a six-year retrospective analysis. Front. Dent. Med. 6:1563641. doi: 10.3389/fdmed.2025.1563641

Received: 20 January 2025; Accepted: 8 April 2025;
Published: 29 April 2025.

Edited by:

Stefania Cantore, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Italy

Reviewed by:

Adriana Sant'Ana, University of São Paulo, Brazil
Swarna Raman, University of Maryland, United States

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*Correspondence: Weiguang Yu, eXV3ZzNAbWFpbC5zeXN1LmVkdS5jbg==

These authors have contributed equally to this work

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