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Soft and hard tissue changes around laser microtexture single tooth implants--a clinical and radiographic evaluation
Dharmarajan Gopalakrishnan1, Vaibhav Joshi, Georgios E Romanos
1*Professor and Head of the Department, Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, India. †Senior Lecturer, Department of Periodontology & Oral Implantology, Santosh Dental College and Hospital, Santosh University, Ghaziabad, India. ‡Professor, School of Dental Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY.
Laser microtextured implants demonstrate minimal crestal bone loss (CBL) and stable soft tissues at 18 months. This suggests favorable long-term outcomes for single tooth replacement with these advanced dental implants.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Periodontology
- Biomaterials Science
Background:
- Dental implants are crucial for tooth replacement.
- Microtextured surfaces enhance osseointegration and peri-implant tissue health.
- Long-term data on laser microtextured implants are essential for clinical decision-making.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate periodontal parameters influencing soft and hard tissues around laser microtextured single tooth implants.
- To assess implant outcomes at 18 months post-loading.
Main Methods:
- Twenty Laser Lok implants were placed in single tooth sites using a two-stage protocol.
- Clinical parameters (Plaque Index, Gingival Index, Probing Pocket Depth, Bleeding on Probing) and Crestal Bone Loss were assessed.
- Evaluations were conducted at loading, 12 months, and 18 months post-loading, with statistical analysis.
Main Results:
- Plaque Index and Gingival Index remained well-controlled throughout the follow-up.
- Bleeding on Probing was minimal, with 87% of sites free of BOP at 18 months.
- Mean Crestal Bone Loss was 1.06 mm at 18 months, significantly less than commonly accepted values.
Conclusions:
- Laser Lok implants exhibited minimal Crestal Bone Loss at 18 months.
- Peri-implant soft tissue stability was maintained, indicating successful tissue integration.
- These findings support the use of laser microtextured implants for single tooth replacement.
