Tissue Remodeling in Immediate Versus Delayed Prosthetic Restoration in Fresh Socket Implants in the Esthetic Zone: Four-Year Follow-up.
Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2018 Mar 7. doi: 10.11607/prd.3123. [Epub ahead of print]
Abstract
The
aim of this study was to compare midfacial soft tissue assessment and
horizontal width changes of fresh socket implants in immediate and
delayed prosthetic restorations. Patients requiring extractions in the
maxillary esthetic zone were recruited. In one group, 30 implants were
placed using an immediate loading approach; in the second group, 30
implants were loaded after a period of 3 months. At the 4-year
follow-up, statistically significant differences (P < .001) were
found. Immediate implants restored on the day of surgery demonstrated
more stable midfacial soft tissue levels and bone volume maintenance
than delayed implants.
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