Immediate implant in the posterior region combined with alveolar ridge preservation and sealing socket abutment: A retrospective 3D radiographic analysis. (13th January 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Alexopoulou, Marianzela; Lambert, France; Knafo, Bryan; Popelut, Antoine; Vandenberghe, Bart; Finelle, Gary
• Is Part Of: Clinical implant dentistry and related research. Volume 23:Number 1(2021)
• Page Start: 61
• Page End: 72
• Publication Date: 2021-01-13
• Subjects: 3D -- alveolar ridge preservation -- CBCT -- immediate implant placement -- molar site -- radiological -- sealing socket abutment; Dental implants -- Periodicals; Dental Implantation -- Periodicals; Dental Implants -- Periodicals; 617.693
• DOI: 10.1111/cid.12974
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1523-0899

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Customized sealing socket abutment (SSA) has been claimed to optimize the peri‐implant hard and soft tissues in type 1 implant placement. However, the evidence to claim the benefits of this technique over the use a conventional healing abutment remains weak. Purpose: The aim of this retrospective study was to provide a 3D‐radiographic evaluation of hard tissues changes following immediate implant placement in molar sites combined to ARP technique and installation of SSA. Materials and Methods: Baseline and follow‐up (FU) CBCTs (from 1 to 5 years) of 26 patients were collected and included in the study. Baseline and FU CBCTs were superimposed and horizontal and vertical bone changes were assessed. Results: A total of 26 patients and 27 implants were included. Horizontal bone remodeling was not significant in any of the measured areas except in the most cervical level, where a mean bone remodeling of 0.73 mm was found. Proximal and buccal vertical bone changes were not significant. Conclusions: Within the limits of a retrospective study, dimensional alveolar ridge changes 1 to 5 years after immediate implant placement in molar sites with simultaneous ARP technique and installation of SSA seem to be very limited.