PURPOSE: A technique is presented which utilizes a trephine with a 3.0-mm external diameter followed by an osteotome to implode a core of maxillary posterior alveolar bone prior to immediate implant placement. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The technique and its indications and contraindications are described in detail. RESULTS: One hundred sixteen implants were placed and uncovered utilizing this technique. Two implants were mobile at the time of uncovering. DISCUSSION: One hundred fourteen implants were restored and have been functioning successfully for up to 4 years according to the Albrektsson criteria, yielding a success rate of 98.3%. CONCLUSION: No implants have been lost or are failing in function.
PURPOSE: A technique is presented which utilizes a trephine with a 3.0-mm external diameter followed by an osteotome to implode a core of maxillary posterior alveolar bone prior to immediate implant placement. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The technique and its indications and contraindications are described in detail. RESULTS: One hundred sixteen implants were placed and uncovered utilizing this technique. Two implants were mobile at the time of uncovering. DISCUSSION: One hundred fourteen implants were restored and have been functioning successfully for up to 4 years according to the Albrektsson criteria, yielding a success rate of 98.3%. CONCLUSION: No implants have been lost or are failing in function.
Authors: Jose Viña-Almunia; Laura Maestre-Ferrín; Teresa Alegre-Domingo; María Peñarrocha-Diago Journal: Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal Date: 2012-09-01