PURPOSE The aim of this study was to evaluate single-tooth implant-supported restorations placed in conjunction with several methods of maxillary sinus augmentation. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective review was conducted of all consecutively treated patients who received single-implant tooth rehabilitation in combination with sinus augmentation. Implant survival rate and peri-implant cond...

PURPOSE This prospective study evaluated the immediate loading of single, threaded, root-form implants placed in the maxillary premolar area. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ten human subjects were included in this preliminary report. In all cases, a screw-retained temporary acrylic resin crown was placed immediately after implant surgery. The definitive screw-retained metal-ceramic crown was placed 6 ...

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM A few of studies which compared and continuously measured the stability of various surface treated implants in the same individual had been performed. PURPOSE We aim to find the clinical significance of surface treatments by observing the differences in the stabilization stages of implant stability. MATERIAL AND METHODS Eight different surface topographies of dental imp...

PURPOSE Two treatment concepts for implant-supported bar retention of mandibular overdentures-2 intramobile cylinder (IMZ) implants and a Dolder bar and 4 titanium plasma-sprayed (TPS) screw implants and an angulated bar-were compared in a randomized controlled clinical trial with respect to postprosthetic efficacy and safety. MATERIALS AND METHODS Four hundred twenty-five patients with edent...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The aim of the in vitro study was to examine the clinical efficacy of semiconductor laser periodontal pocket irradiation as an adjunct to conventional scaling and root planing. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-two healthy patients with a need of periodontal treatment (15 women, 7 men, mean age 45.0 +/- 10.8 years) with at least four teeth in all quadrants, were included....

Osseointegrated implants for prosthetic rehabilitation of the edentulous patient show high success rates if certain preconditions are fulfilled. Implant stability plays a critical role for a successful critical outcome since short implants and implants placed in soft bone are more prone to failure (13, 49). In the original protocols for implant placement, primary implant stability was ensured b...