“…Despite the above-mentioned differences, the cumulative implant survival rate in this study was 97.9%; which is comparable with that of previous studies (Friberg & Jemt, 2010;Jemt, Stenport, & Friberg, 2011;Polizzi et al, 2013;Wennström, Dahlén, Svensson, & Nyman, 1987 Goetz, Duschner, & Wagner, 2008;Ivanoff et al, 2003;Shalabi, Gortemaker, Van't Hof, Jansen, & Creugers, 2006;Shibli et al, 2007;Sul et al, 2001;Xiropaidis et al, 2005) and clinical trials (Arnhart et al, 2013;Jemt et al, 2011;Polizzi et al, 2013;Rocci et al, 2013;Vandeweghe et al, 2016). On the other hand, one should keep in mind the negative impact of surface roughness on plaque formation (Amoroso et al 2006;Bürgers et al, 2010;Quirynen & Bollen, 1995;Teughels et al, 2006).…”