Basal implants- A new era of prosthodontic dentistry

Abstract

Implant dentistry has a long historical perspective. Its practical implementation started decades ago. Since ancient times, search begins for the rehabilitation of edentulous arches. With continuous development and advancements in all aspects of dentistry a new era of implant dentistry has just begun. An adequate knowledge of bone physiology, implant placement protocol, implant design, single-stage implant surgery, and immediate loading of implants with analytical approach is must for the success of basal implants as treatment modality. The present review article discusses about how basal implants emerged as a treatment option for edentulous arches.

Syncrystallization aka intra-oral welding for rehabilitation of basal implants: A case series

“…[3][4][5] The need for complicated augmentation surgical procedures to increase the alveolar bone support is eliminated. 1,6 Several other good success rate, immediate loading, minimally invasive procedure, reduced treatment time, minimal chances of peri-implantitis are some of the advantages that come in hand with the use of basal implants. 6 Immediate loading with rigid fixation is commonly practiced in basal implantology as these implants undergo osseoadaptation or osseofixation.…”

“…1,6 Several other good success rate, immediate loading, minimally invasive procedure, reduced treatment time, minimal chances of peri-implantitis are some of the advantages that come in hand with the use of basal implants. 6 Immediate loading with rigid fixation is commonly practiced in basal implantology as these implants undergo osseoadaptation or osseofixation. Any movement over 100 microns during the healing phase may lead to fibrous integration.…”

Esthetic Rehabilitation of a Young Patient With Immediately Loaded Single-Piece Basal Implants Following a Trauma Involving the Anterior Maxilla: Case Report With Five-Year Follow-Up

“…Basal implants use the basal bone as an anchorage, which is less prone to resorption and infection as compared to the cortical bone utilized by conventional implants. In addition, conventional implants may require additional surgical procedure for augmentation, resulting in increased cost and duration of treatment [ 1 ]. Although basal implant-supported prosthesis has been well documented in the literature for ridge resorption and complete arch edentulous cases, studies on the use of basal implants in esthetic areas are lacking [ 2 ].…”

Prosthetic rehabilitation with implant-supported fixed prosthesis in a completely edentulous patient: A clinical report

“…[2][3][4] A sufficient bone quantity is required in the conventional surgical approach (at least 13-15 mm length and 5-7 mm width) for a successful treatment outcome. 5 Successful osseointegration with immediately loaded implants requires excellent primary stability, prolonged implant stabilization by splinting during the healing phase, controlled occlusion, and a biocompatible prosthetic material. 6 The implant-bone interface will be characterized by noncalcified, collagenous, poorly vascularized scar tissue if there is excessive relative motion (macro motions) that exceeds 150 mm.…”