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Published on: February 10, 2014
Comparative evaluation of implant stability using three osteotomy techniques- a randomised clinical trial
Nandita Venkatesh1, Manoj Shetty2, Chethan Hegde1
1Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte Deemed to be University, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India.
BMC Oral Health
|July 3, 2026
Summary
This study compared three osteotomy techniques for dental implants, finding all achieved adequate primary stability. Osseodensification showed a trend towards better stability, but further research is needed.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Oral Surgery
- Biomaterials Science
Background:
- Maxillary posterior region bone presents unique challenges for dental implant stability.
- Optimizing osteotomy techniques is crucial for predictable implant success and immediate restoration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare primary and secondary implant stability using conventional osteotomy, Summers' osteotome technique, and osseodensification.
- To establish a protocol for enhanced implant stability in the maxillary posterior region.
Main Methods:
- 30 patients received Straumann Bone Level Tapered implants using one of three osteotomy techniques.
- Implant stability was measured using resonance frequency analysis (Osstell) at placement, 3 months, and 6 months.
- Statistical analysis included one-way ANOVA and Tukey's post-hoc test.
Main Results:
- No statistically significant differences in implant stability (ISQ values) were found between the three techniques.
- Numerical trends suggested slightly higher initial stability with osseodensification and lower with Summers' technique.
- All implants demonstrated 100% survival at the six-month follow-up.
Conclusions:
- All evaluated osteotomy techniques provide adequate primary stability for immediate restoration in the maxillary posterior region.
- Osseodensification may offer a marginal benefit in primary stability, though not statistically significant.
- Larger studies are required to confirm clinical superiority of any specific technique.
