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Published on: July 1, 2013
Histologic analysis of clinically retrieved immediately loaded titanium implants: a report of 11 cases
Marco Degidi1, Antonio Scarano, Giovanna Petrone
1Dental School, University of Chieti, Chieti, Italy.
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.
