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Clinical experiences with a new maintenance-free shock absorbing element in titanium implants
1Clinical Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital, Graz, Austria. alexander.gaggl@kfunlgraz.ac.at
Implant Dentistry
|January 30, 2002
Summary
A new maintenance-free dental implant with a shock-absorbing biokinetic element shows comparable success rates to conventional implants. This innovative mobile-implant design reduces peri-implant bone loss, offering a durable solution for dental restorations.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Biomaterials Science
- Orthopedic Biomechanics
Background:
- Conventional dental implants often require annual maintenance to prevent fixation screw fractures.
- A novel implant system featuring a maintenance-free, shock-absorbing biokinetic element has been developed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of a new dental implant with a shock-absorbing biokinetic element.
- To compare the performance of these mobile-implants against conventional titanium implants without this feature.
Main Methods:
- A 6-year study involving 384 mobile-implants in 138 patients and 494 conventional implants in 160 patients.
- Clinical assessments included peri-implant probing depth, bleeding, and Periotest values at multiple time points post-loading.
- Radiological examination focused on peri-implant bone loss.
Main Results:
- Successful implantation rates were high for both groups (97.2% mobile-implant, 98% conventional).
- Mobile-implants exhibited positive Periotest values, similar to controls, and showed less peri-implant bone loss.
- Conventional implants showed negative Periotest values, with values stabilizing over 12 months.
Conclusions:
- Dental implants with shock-absorbing biokinetic elements (mobile-implants) are effective and maintenance-free.
- The mobile-implant design demonstrates positive effects, including reduced bone loss, compared to conventional implants.