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Area of Science:

  • Dental Implantology
  • Prosthodontics
  • Oral Surgery

Background:

  • The timing of prosthetic loading is crucial for dental implant success, particularly in the anterior maxilla where aesthetics and function are paramount.
  • Clinicians debate the merits of immediate versus delayed loading protocols for single anterior maxillary implants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes of immediate versus delayed loading for single anterior maxillary implants.
  • To evaluate implant stability, marginal bone loss, soft tissue health, and patient satisfaction over 12 months.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective, randomized clinical trial involving 40 patients with single anterior maxillary implants.
  • Group A received immediate loading (within 48 hours); Group B received delayed loading (after 3 months).
  • Outcomes measured included implant stability quotient (ISQ), marginal bone loss (CBCT), soft tissue indices, and patient satisfaction (VAS).

Main Results:

  • 100% implant survival at 12 months in both immediate and delayed loading groups.
  • No significant differences in marginal bone loss or ISQ between groups.
  • Immediate loading group showed significantly higher early patient satisfaction, with comparable satisfaction at 12 months.

Conclusions:

  • Both immediate and delayed loading protocols yield comparable clinical and radiographic outcomes for anterior maxillary implants.
  • Immediate loading offers enhanced early patient satisfaction without compromising implant success.
  • Immediate loading is a viable option for anterior single-tooth rehabilitation in select cases.