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Histologic Analysis of Clinically Retrieved Immediately Loaded Titanium Implants: A Report of 11 Cases
Author(s) -
Degidi Marco,
Scarano Antonio,
Petrone Giovanna,
Piattelli Adriano
Publication year - 2003
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/j.1708-8208.2003.tb00189.x
Subject(s) - trephine , osseointegration , dentistry , implant , medicine , titanium , materials science , surgery , metallurgy
ABSTRACT Background : Several investigators have reported high survival rates for early or immediately loaded dental implants. Purpose : The aim of the present study was to analyze histologically the periimplant tissue reactions and the bone‐titanium interface of clinically retrieved immediately loaded titanium implants. Materials and Methods : Eleven implants were inserted in the posterior jaw regions of six patients, serving as the most distal abutments of fixed provisional bridges and subjected to immediate occlusal loading. After a 10‐month loading period, all 11 implants were retrieved with a trephine. Results : Mature bone was present at the interface of all implants. Some vertical bone loss was observed; this was more pronounced for cylindric implants. The bone‐implant contact was approximately 60 to 65 for all implants. Conclusions : The results demonstrate that osseointegration of dental implants can occur during immediate loading.