IMMEDIATE IMPLANT PLACEMENT WITH A SIMULTANEOUS BONE AUGMENTATION OF THE GAP-FILLING SITES CAN POTENTIALLY DECREASE...

Area of Science:

• Dental Implantology
• Periodontology
• Regenerative Medicine

Background:

• Immediate implant restoration is a common procedure.
• Guided bone regeneration (GBR) aims to augment bone volume.
• Assessing marginal bone level changes is crucial for long-term implant success.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review the marginal bone level changes in dental implants that undergo immediate restoration concurrently with guided bone regeneration.

Main Methods:

• A systematic literature search was conducted across major databases.
• Studies included were those reporting on marginal bone level changes following immediate implant placement and simultaneous GBR.
• Data extraction and synthesis were performed according to PRISMA guidelines.

Main Results:

• The included studies demonstrated generally favorable outcomes with minimal to moderate marginal bone loss.
• Implant survival rates were high across the analyzed studies.
• Variability in GBR techniques and materials was noted, potentially influencing outcomes.

Conclusions:

• Immediate implant restoration combined with simultaneous guided bone regeneration appears to be a viable treatment option.
• This approach can achieve predictable marginal bone levels, contributing to long-term implant stability.
• Further research with standardized protocols is recommended to optimize GBR techniques in conjunction with immediate restorations.