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Immediate implant in the posterior region combined with alveolar ridge preservation and sealing socket abutment: A retrospective 3D radiographic analysis
Author(s) -
Alexopoulou Marianzela,
Lambert France,
Knafo Bryan,
Popelut Antoine,
Vandenberghe Bart,
Finelle Gary
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical implant dentistry and related research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.338
H-Index - 85
eISSN - 1708-8208
pISSN - 1523-0899
DOI - 10.1111/cid.12974
Subject(s) - alveolar ridge , medicine , dentistry , implant , radiography , abutment , molar , dental alveolus , orthodontics , retrospective cohort study , soft tissue , surgery , civil engineering , engineering
Background Customized sealing socket abutment (SSA) has been claimed to optimize the peri‐implant hard and soft tissues in type 1 implant placement. However, the evidence to claim the benefits of this technique over the use a conventional healing abutment remains weak. Purpose The aim of this retrospective study was to provide a 3D‐radiographic evaluation of hard tissues changes following immediate implant placement in molar sites combined to ARP technique and installation of SSA. Materials and Methods Baseline and follow‐up (FU) CBCTs (from 1 to 5 years) of 26 patients were collected and included in the study. Baseline and FU CBCTs were superimposed and horizontal and vertical bone changes were assessed. Results A total of 26 patients and 27 implants were included. Horizontal bone remodeling was not significant in any of the measured areas except in the most cervical level, where a mean bone remodeling of 0.73 mm was found. Proximal and buccal vertical bone changes were not significant. Conclusions Within the limits of a retrospective study, dimensional alveolar ridge changes 1 to 5 years after immediate implant placement in molar sites with simultaneous ARP technique and installation of SSA seem to be very limited.