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Jumshad B Mohamed1, Md Nazish Alam, Arif Salman
1Department of Periodontics and Implantology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
|March 16, 2013
Summary
Narrow diameter implants (NDIs) offer a solution for dental implant placement in limited horizontal spaces, such as narrow alveolar ridges. Using NDIs can help avoid bone augmentation procedures, making tooth replacement feasible in challenging anatomical situations.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Implantology
Background:
- Dental implant placement is often constrained by anatomical limitations.
- Narrow alveolar ridges and proximity to adjacent teeth/roots restrict horizontal space.
- Bone augmentation procedures are frequently required to overcome these limitations.
Observation:
- Narrow diameter implants (NDIs) are designed for situations with limited horizontal space.
- These implants can be utilized when conventional implant diameters are not feasible.
- The use of NDIs can potentially eliminate the need for bone grafting.
Findings:
- NDIs provide a viable treatment option for replacing missing teeth in narrow ridges.
- They offer a less invasive alternative by avoiding bone augmentation.
- Successful placement of NDIs can restore function and aesthetics in challenging sites.
Implications:
- NDIs expand treatment possibilities for patients with limited bone width.
- This approach can reduce treatment time and costs associated with bone augmentation.
- NDIs represent a valuable tool for maximizing implant success in compromised anatomical scenarios.
