Evaluation of implants placed immediately or delayed into extraction sites.

Area of Science:

• Dental Implantology
• Oral Surgery
• Periodontology

Background:

• Dental implant success is influenced by timing of placement relative to tooth extraction.
• Understanding optimal timing can improve patient outcomes and treatment efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare the success rates of dental implants placed immediately versus delayed in extraction sockets.
• Evaluate clinical and radiological parameters for both immediate and delayed implant placement protocols.

Main Methods:

• A comparative study involving 8 patients (12 implant sites) divided into immediate (Group A) and delayed (Group B) placement groups.
• Utilized HI-TEC TRX-OP commercially pure titanium implants (10-13mm length, 3.70-4.50mm diameter).
• Inclusion criteria: teeth with mobility, root stumps, failed root canal treatment, or extraction sockets. Assessed bone dimensions, gingival, and bone conditions pre- and post-operatively.

Main Results:

• Both immediate and delayed implant placement groups demonstrated similar outcomes.
• The immediate implant placement group (Group A) showed a slightly better trend in success compared to the delayed group (Group B).
• Post-operative evaluations included pain, swelling, stability, gingival status, probing depth, patient satisfaction, and complications, alongside radiological assessments.

Conclusions:

• Immediate and delayed dental implant placement in extraction sockets yield comparable results.
• Immediate placement may offer a slight advantage, warranting further investigation.
• Both protocols are viable options, with patient-specific factors potentially influencing the optimal choice.