Aim: This study was performed to evaluate the implant stability in rheumatoid and non rheumatoid patients.
Materials and methods: Fourteen completely edentulous patients were selected for the study, seven of them were suffering from rheumatoid arthritis and the other seven were free from diseases affecting bone quality and quantity. All patients received two implants in the canine region. Then mandibular implant supported over dentures were constructed for all patients Implant stability was measured using Ostell on timing of implant placement, three months after implant placement and one month after loading the implants.
Results: There was statistically non significant change in implant stability for both rheumatoid and non rheumatoid patients through the whole follow up periods P=0.99.
Conclusion: Rheumatoid arthritis didn't affect the success of osseointegration.