Introduction Contusive trauma or malocclusionrelated periodontal disease can severely compromise the upper anterior teeth, leading to labial bone resorption and ultimately loss of function and unsightly root exposure. To resolve these issues, we propose the replacement of compromised teeth using one-piece, immediateload, post-extraction implants. These can be implanted and fitted with customised temporary crowns in a single surgical procedure, restoring function and aesthetics and allowing recovery of the bone deficit with reduced healing times and limited patient discomfort. This study aims to assess the one-piece, immediateload, post-extraction implants in labial bone-deficient upper jaws. Materials and methods One-piece, wide diameter, titanium screw implants with thread measurements of 3.5 mm and 4.5 mm, with an abutment of 2.5 mm, were positioned and splinted by intraoral welding. Results These implants yielded satisfactory functional and aesthetic outcomes in bone-deficient upper anterior sectors, without invasive regenerative procedures. Conclusion The low invasiveness of the approach used in this research study consents rapid healing, reduced biological burden and greater patient benefit.
SUMMARYPurpose. To assess the changes in bacterial profile along the transmucosal path of healing screws placed immediately after insertion of two-piece endosseus implants during the 4-month osseointegration phase, in absence of functional load. Materials and methods. Two site-specific samples were collected at the peri-implant mucosa of the healing screws of 80 two-piece implants, for a total of 640 samples. Implants placement was performed following a single protocol with flapless technique, in order to limit bacterial contamination of the surgical site. Identical healing screws (5 mm diameter/4 mm height) were used for each of the 80 implants. During the 4 months of the study, the patients followed a standard oral care regimen with no special hygiene maneuvers at the collection sites.Results. The present research documents that during the 4-month period prior to application of function load the bacterial profile of all sites exhibited a clear prevalence of cocci at the interface between implant neck and osteoalveolar crest margin. Conclusions. A potentially pathogenic bacterial flora developed only along the peri-implant transmucosal path.
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