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Evaluating the lateral bone condensing technique in dental implant placement
Rohitkumar R Thakkar1, Trapti Jaiswal2, Kamlesh Singh3
1Department Of Periodontology, Siddhpur Dental College And Hospital, Siddhpur, Gujarat, India.
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|December 15, 2025
Summary
Lateral bone condensing significantly improves dental implant stability and osseointegration in low-density bone. This technique resulted in higher insertion torque, better implant stability quotient (ISQ) values, and less bone loss compared to conventional methods.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Biomaterials Science
- Oral Surgery
Background:
- Dental implant stability is crucial for successful osseointegration, especially in low-density bone.
- Conventional osteotomy techniques may compromise implant stability in compromised bone sites.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effect of lateral bone condensing on implant stability in low-density bone.
- To compare lateral bone condensing with conventional osteotomy for dental implant placement.
Main Methods:
- Forty patients with low-density bone were randomized into two groups: conventional osteotomy (Group A) and lateral bone condensing (Group B).
- Insertion torque and Implant Stability Quotient (ISQ) values were measured.
- Marginal bone loss and radiographic bone preservation were assessed over 6 months.
Main Results:
- Group B (lateral condensing) showed significantly higher insertion torque and ISQ values compared to Group A.
- Less marginal bone loss was observed in Group B after 6 months.
- Radiographic analysis indicated enhanced bone preservation around implants in Group B.
Conclusions:
- Lateral bone condensing is an effective technique to enhance implant stability in low-density bone.
- This method improves implant osseointegration and reduces marginal bone loss.
- Lateral bone condensing offers a superior alternative to conventional osteotomy in specific clinical scenarios.
