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Morse Taper Implants Immediately Loaded in Fresh Extraction Sockets: A Prospective Cohort Study
Rodrigo K Sato1, Geninho Thomé, Flávia Noemy G K Fontão
1*Master Student, Latin American Institute of Dental Research and Education (ILAPEO), Curitiba, Brazil. †Assistant Professor, Latin American Institute of Dental Research and Education (ILAPEO), Curitiba, Brazil.
Implant Dentistry
|April 1, 2017
Summary
Immediate loading of Morse taper implants in fresh anterior maxillary sockets achieved a 100% survival rate. However, analysis revealed significant bone loss around the implants after 12 months.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Oral Surgery
- Periodontology
Background:
- Immediate implant loading protocols are increasingly utilized.
- Assessing bone response in fresh extraction sockets is crucial for long-term implant success.
- Maxillary anterior region presents unique anatomical considerations for implant placement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the survival rate of immediate loaded Morse taper implants.
- To assess bone response around implants placed in fresh anterior maxillary sockets.
- To analyze bone dimensional changes at 12 months post-placement.
Main Methods:
- 16 patients received 16 single Morse taper implants in fresh extraction sockets.
- Flapless surgical technique was employed for implant installation.
- Radiographic and tomographic evaluations measured bone height and width at baseline and 12 months.
Main Results:
- A 100% implant survival rate was observed over the 12-month follow-up period.
- Statistically significant bone loss was noted in both height and width of the buccal plate.
- Proximal bone height also demonstrated significant reduction in evaluated areas.
Conclusions:
- Immediate loading of Morse taper implants in the anterior maxilla demonstrated high survival rates.
- Despite high survival, significant marginal bone loss occurred around implants.
- Further research is needed to optimize protocols for minimizing bone loss in these cases.