Systematic review conclusion: Implant location, type of restoration, and implant number do have an influence on the estimated implant loss rate. In general, conventional loading tended to result in fewer implant losses. However, the implant loss rate for fixed prostheses in maxilla and mandible did not significantly differ concerning immediate and conventional loading. It has to be noted, thoug...

PURPOSE The purpose of this clinical investigation was to evaluate full-arch fixed-dental restorations supported by immediate loaded axial and tilted implants in a single-cohort study. Survival rate of axial and tilted implants was compared. MATERIALS AND METHODS From 2006 to 2010, 30 patients were recruited and treated with dental implants. Provisional fixed-dental prostheses were screw-reta...

Clinical studies have indicated the possibility of osseointegration following one-stage surgery and immediate loading of titanium implants in edentulous jaws. However, there is little long-term data comparing this method to the conventional two-stage technique. Based on these observations the objective of the present study was to describe the biology of osseointegration and the scientific backg...

BACKGROUND/AIM Immediate loading is considered to be the most innovative technique in contemporary implant dentistry. Recent clinical and experimental findings have demonstrated that only implants with high primary stability can be subjected to immediate loading protocol with predictable results. It is generally accepted that the most important prerequsite for successful osseointegration is ach...

PURPOSE The aim was to review the influence of surface morphology on the primary stability of dental implants. METHODS MEDLINE-PubMed databases were explored from 1991 up to and including April 2010 using different combinations of the following terms: "dental," "implant surface roughness," "immediate loading," "initial stability," "primary stability," and "osseointegration." Articles publishe...

The displacement of a dental implant into the maxillary sinus may lead to implant failure due to exposure of the apical third or the tip of the implant beyond the bone, resulting in soft tissue growth. This case report discusses dental implant placement in the upper first molar area with maxillary sinus involvement of approximately 2 mm. A new technique for progressive implant loading was used,...

BACKGROUND Many clinical observations have shown that immediate loading is indicated when the stabilization of the bone/implant is optimal and when the estimated loads are not excessively high. Nonetheless, more experimental studies are needed to consider the immediate loading protocol as a safe procedure. Mechanical analysis using the finite element (FE) method analysis has been employed by ma...

RATIONALE In this case study, we characterized from radiographic, morphological and elemental point of view the mandibular reconstruction that occur in patients affects by periodontitis after application of endosseous titanium implants. In particular, we verified that the bone load applied by titanium implant was able to induce the mandibular osteogenic reconstruction. PATIENT CONCERN A 57-ye...

Statement of the Problem Despite the low failure rate of dental implants, recognition of the risk factors can enhance the predictability of failure. Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk factors for early implant failure. Materials and Method This retrospective cohort study was conducted on two groups of patients, the patients with a failed implant before loading and those ...

The biological interaction between the jaw bones and dental implant is fundamental for the long-term success of dental implant placement. Nevertheless, the insufficient bone volume remains a major clinical problem, especially in case of immediate dental implant. Using a canine model, the present study proves the regenerative potential of adipose- derived stem cells (ADSCs) to repair peri-implan...