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Immediate single-tooth implants in the anterior maxilla: a 1-year case cohort study on hard and soft tissue response

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Abstract: Aim: The objective of the present study was to assess implant survival rate, hard and soft tissue response and aesthetic outcome 1 year after immediate placement and provisionalization of single-tooth implants in the pre-maxilla. All patients underwent the same strategy, that is mucoperiosteal flap elevation, immediate implant placement, insertion of a grafting material between the implant and the socket wall and the connection of a screw-retained provisional restoration.

Material and Methods: Thirty consecutive patients were treated for single-tooth replacement in the aesthetic zone by means of immediate implant placement and provisionalization. Reasons for tooth loss included caries, periodontitis or trauma. At 6 months, provisional crowns were replaced by the permanent ones. Clinical and radiographic evaluation was completed at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months to assess implant survival and complications, hard and soft tissue parameters and patient's aesthetic satisfaction.

Results: One implant had failed at 1 month of follow-up, resulting in an implant survival rate of 97%. Radiographic examination yielded 0.98 mm mesial, respectively, 0.78 mm distal bone loss. Midfacial soft tissue recession and mesial/distal papilla shrinkage were 0.53, 0.41and 0.31 mm, respectively. Patient's aesthetic satisfaction was 93%.

Conclusions: The preliminary results suggest that the proposed strategy can be considered to be a valuable treatment option in well-selected patients.
Tijdschrift: J Clin Periodontol
ISSN: 0303-6979
Issue: July
Volume: 35
Pagina's: 649-657
Jaar van publicatie:2008
Trefwoorden:dental implants, hard tissue, immediate implantation, immediate loading, maxilla, single-tooth, soft tissue
  • Scopus Id: 44849094307