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Immediate loading: a new implant technique with immediate loading and aesthetics: Nobel Active™
D Moretto1, M Gargari, E Nordsjö
1Department of Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Italy.
ORAL & Implantology
|January 4, 2013
Summary
This study evaluates the Nobel Active™ implant system for dental restoration. Results show promising short-term aesthetic and functional outcomes for single tooth replacement with immediate loading.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Biomaterials Science
Background:
- The Nobel Active™ implant system offers innovations like self-drilling capacity and bone compression.
- Its design facilitates placement in narrower osteotomies, reducing drilling requirements compared to conventional implants.
- The system features internal and external prosthetic connections for versatile application.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the short-term aesthetic and functional outcomes of the Nobel Active™ implant system.
- To assess the performance of the Nobel Active™ External connection in single tooth replacement with immediate loading.
Main Methods:
- A case study presenting single tooth replacement using the Nobel Active™ External connection.
- Immediate loading protocol applied to the placed implant.
Main Results:
- The Nobel Active™ implant demonstrated favorable short-term aesthetic and functional results.
- The innovative design features contributed to marginal bone maintenance and soft tissue stabilization.
Conclusions:
- The Nobel Active™ implant system shows potential for effective single tooth replacement.
- Immediate loading with the Nobel Active™ External connection yields promising short-term outcomes.
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