In conclusion, a clear trend indicates that operator experience is inversely related to failure rates.
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What is the impact of patient attributes, implant characteristics, surgical techniques, and placement location on the success of orthodontic mini-implants in young adults? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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There is a marginal trend towards higher failure rates in males, but given the heterogeneity and variability in effect sizes, this finding should also be interpreted with caution. 4.3 Effect of the side of the implant on the OMIs failure rate This subsection focuses on the effect of the insertion site (left vs. right side) on the OMIs failure rate.
In conclusion, there is a significant difference in failure rates between OMIs placed in the maxilla versus the mandible, with a slight trend towards higher failure rates in the maxilla.
They documented a 21.8% failure rate, noting variability influenced by factors like age and oral hygiene, although these did not reach statistical significance in relation to implant failure ( Uribe et al., 2015 ).