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Immediate loading of immediate mandibular implants with a full-arch fixed prosthesis: a preliminary study
Miguel Peñarrocha1, Araceli Boronat, Berta Garcia
1Valencia University Medical and Dental School, Valencia, Spain. miguel.penarrocha@uv.es
Summary
Immediate dental implants with immediate loading in the partially edentulous mandible demonstrated a 100% survival rate over 12 months. This full-arch screw-retained restoration approach is a viable treatment option.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Prosthodontics
- Oral Surgery
Background:
- Partially edentulous mandibles present unique challenges for dental restoration.
- Immediate loading of dental implants offers potential benefits for patient treatment timelines.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the survival rate of immediate dental implants with immediate loading in the partially edentulous mandible.
- To assess the efficacy of a full-arch screw-retained provisional restoration in this context.
Main Methods:
- Nine partially edentulous patients received 54 Defcon dental implants with immediate loading.
- Implants required a minimum primary stability of 60 implant stability quotient (ISQ).
- A full-arch screw-retained prosthesis was placed within 24 hours of implant surgery.
Main Results:
- A 100% implant survival rate was observed at 12 months post-placement.
- Patients experienced no complications and reported high comfort levels with the provisional prosthesis during the 2-month healing period.
Conclusions:
- Immediate full-arch implant-supported, screw-retained restorations in the mandible are a viable treatment alternative.
- This approach achieved a 100% success rate in this patient cohort.
