Open AccessGuided Bone Regeneration at Immediate Implant Insertion and Loading: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Paul A. Fugazzotto
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
implant dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.538
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1538-2982
pISSN - 1056-6163
DOI - 10.1097/01.id.0000136911.90515.e4
Subject(s) - implant , dentistry , medicine , regeneration (biology) , ridge , surgery , geology , paleontology , biology , microbiology and biotechnology
A tapered-end, SLA- (sandblasted and acid-etched) surfaced ITI implant was placed in a compromised ridge at the time of tooth removal. After placement of nonautogenous regenerative materials, the implant was immediately loaded with a provisional restoration within 2 hours of implant insertion. Six-month reentry demonstrated regeneration of lostalveolar bone surrounding the implant and clinical implant immobility. Clinical ramifications of these findings are discussed.