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Dominic B O'Hooley1, Costa Nicolopoulos2, Mark G Worthing1
1Private Practice, London, United Kingdom.
European Journal of Dentistry
|February 3, 2025
Summary
Immediate tooth replacement therapy (ITRT) preserves hard and soft tissues for better aesthetics. This study evaluated two new products for ITRT, reporting minimal complications and predictable bone stability for long-term dental implant success.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Periodontology
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Immediate tooth replacement therapy (ITRT) is gaining traction for preserving hard and soft tissues, enhancing aesthetic results.
- ITRT utilizes dental implants placed immediately after tooth extraction to mitigate tissue resorption during socket healing.
- Novel implant and grafting materials are being investigated to improve outcomes in ITRT.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of two novel products in immediate tooth replacement therapy (ITRT).
- To assess the impact of these products on hard and soft tissue preservation and aesthetic outcomes.
- To report complications and long-term bone stability associated with ITRT using these materials.
Main Methods:
- A multicenter, prospective study involving 31 maxillary single-tooth implants.
- Inclusion of central incisors (54.8%), lateral incisors (25.8%), and canines (19.4%).
- Placement of Inverta implants with EthOss grafting, followed by screw-retained definitive restorations delivered between 4 hours and 18 months post-placement.
Main Results:
- Three complications were reported: a nondraining fistula, a nonseated provisional restoration, and a fractured zirconia abutment.
- The Inverta implant's design promotes thicker crestal bone due to its narrower neck.
- EthOss grafting around the implant at placement contributed to predictable long-term bone stability.
Conclusions:
- ITRT with the evaluated novel products demonstrates potential for successful hard and soft tissue preservation.
- The combination of Inverta implants and EthOss grafting appears to enhance crestal bone stability.
- Further research may validate these findings for predictable aesthetic and functional outcomes in ITRT.
