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Four-years' experience with dynamic implants with internal port for minimally invasive sinus elevation
Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
|June 11, 2016
Summary
The dynamic implant valve approach (DIVA) for dental implants simplifies procedures, even with sinus elevation. This technique shows high success rates and simplifies maintenance, confirming its effectiveness in complex cases.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Biomaterials Science
Background:
- Dental implant procedures often require complex augmentation techniques, particularly in cases involving sinus membrane or nasal floor elevation.
- The dynamic implant valve approach (DIVA) utilizes a specific implant system with internal ports designed to potentially simplify these challenging procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the long-term clinical outcomes and success rates of the dynamic implant valve approach (DIVA) in dental implant procedures.
- To assess the efficacy of DIVA in cases requiring sinus membrane and/or nasal floor elevation.
- To determine if implant system with internal ports simplifies augmentation treatment and maintenance.
Main Methods:
- A total of 378 titanium-aluminum-vanadium (Ti6Al4V ELI) implants were placed in 172 patients between 2012 and 2015 using the DIVA technique.
- Implants were used in cases necessitating sinus membrane and/or nasal floor elevation.
- Implant success was monitored for up to 60 months, with assessments including objective CBCT data and subjective patient feedback.
Main Results:
- Out of 378 implants, 357 (94.5%) achieved successful osseointegration and functional outcomes, confirmed by both clinical and patient evaluations.
- No significant difference in complication rates was observed between implants placed in maxilla with bone levels < 5 mm versus > 5 mm (P = .32).
- The DIVA technique was successfully applied in cases requiring sinus membrane elevation.
Conclusions:
- The dynamic implant valve approach (DIVA) is confirmed to simplify dental implantation and augmentation procedures, especially in conjunction with sinus membrane elevation.
- The implant system with internal ports facilitates optimal implant placement and simplifies the post-operative maintenance phase.
- DIVA aids in overcoming potential complications, enhancing the overall predictability of dental implant treatments.
