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Assessment of basal implants in compromised ridges
M Anuradha1, Harsha V Babaji1, Neel V Hiremath2
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dental Sciences, Davangere, Karnataka, India.
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
|July 17, 2020
Summary
Immediately loaded basal implants show success in patients with compromised bone, offering a viable alternative to traditional implants requiring bone augmentation. This study confirms their clinical, radiographic, and functional efficacy.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Background:
- Patients with compromised bone quality or quantity often require extensive procedures for dental implant placement.
- Conventional root-form implants may not be suitable for all patients with alveolar ridge deficiencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the clinical, radiographic, and functional outcomes of immediately loaded basal implants in patients with compromised bone.
- To assess the efficacy of basal implants as an alternative to bone augmentation procedures.
Main Methods:
- 18 systemically healthy patients with compromised bone received 57 basal implants.
- Implants were placed in fresh extraction sockets or healed edentulous sites.
- Immediate loading (within 72 hours) was performed, with evaluations for stability, pain, bone levels, and complications.
Main Results:
- All 57 basal implants were successful over a 6-month follow-up period.
- No infections or implant mobility were reported.
- The study demonstrated positive clinical, radiographic, and functional outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Basal implants are a successful and vital option for rehabilitating patients with compromised bone.
- They can eliminate the need for additional bone augmentation procedures in select cases.
