Dental Implants With a Platform-Switched Morse Taper Connection and an Osteo Growth Induction Surface

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to analyze the clinical outcomes after using an innovative implant system characterized by a modern platform-switched Morse taper connection and an osteo growth induction titanium surface (a particular type of SLA surface). Peri-implant bone loss (PBL) and implant success rate were examined after a 1- to 3-year follow-up. Methods: The study was conducted as a cross-sectional analysis on all patients treated from January 2011 to December 2014 using CLC CONIC implants. Implants were divided into 3 main groups, based on the duration of the follow-up (1 year, 2 years, and 3 years), then subgrouped by diameter, length, and type of prosthetic rehabilitation to compare differences in PBL. X-rays were taken at the time of surgery, at prosthetic loading, at 1 year, and then annually thereafter. Previously-established success criteria were used to assess the implants. Frequency analyses and comparisons between the means (with 95% CI) were conducted for the statistical analysis of the data collected. Results: One hundred twenty patients met inclusion and exclusion criteria, and completed the follow-up, and were thus eligible for the study, with a total of 261 CLC CONIC implants. The mean follow-up was 22.45 months. No implants failed, giving an overall success rate of 100%. The average PBL at 1-year follow-up was 0.047 mm, at 2 years it was 0.128 mm, and at 3 years it was 0.236 mm. Conclusions: The CLC CONIC implant system had a high success rate after 1 to 3 years of follow-up, in line with previous reports in the scientific literature. Combining platform switching with the Morse taper connection enabled stable bone levels to be achieved in the short to medium term.

Membranes for Guided Bone Regeneration: A Road from Bench to Bedside

“…[ 37 ] By contrast, the low porosity of high‐density PTFE is known to prevent cell and bacteria adhesion and therefore is generally associated with a reduced risk of infection. [ 11 ] However, a clinical trial conducted by Ronda et al. [ 38 ] did not show any difference between ePTFE and high‐density PTFE membranes.…”

“…[ 9 ] However, nonresorbable membranes suffer from various drawbacks, as their stiffness may cause soft tissue dehiscence, which can lead to the membrane exposure and subsequent infection. [ 11,12 ] Additionally, a second surgery is needed to remove nonresorbable membranes, resulting in patient discomfort and higher economic burden. [ 13,14 ] Synthetic and naturally derived resorbable membranes have been developed to avoid the need for a second surgical intervention and to reduce the risks of membrane exposure.…”

Dental Implants with Anti-Biofilm Properties: A Pilot Study for Developing a New Sericin-Based Coating

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Comparison of Platform Switched and Platform Matched Implants on Supporting Structures of Mandibular Overdentures: A Three Year Follow-up Longitudinal Study.

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