Michael S Block1. 1. School of Dentistry, Louisiana State University, 1100 Florida Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119-2799, USA. drblock@cdrnola.com
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of this case series is to illustrate a technique for immediate placement of implants into molar extraction sites. The technique is a modification of the Walker's method. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty-five consecutive mandibular or maxillary molar sites were followed through restoration. Insertion radiofrequency index values were recorded at immediate implant placement and after 4 months of integration. RESULTS: One implant failed in this series. Average insertion radiofrequency index values were 77.4 ± 4.4 for 30 mandibular molar sites and 73.0 ± 7.7 for maxillary molar sites. CONCLUSION: Immediate placement of implants into selected sites was highly successful and has excellent potential.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this case series is to illustrate a technique for immediate placement of implants into molar extraction sites. The technique is a modification of the Walker's method. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty-five consecutive mandibular or maxillary molar sites were followed through restoration. Insertion radiofrequency index values were recorded at immediate implant placement and after 4 months of integration. RESULTS: One implant failed in this series. Average insertion radiofrequency index values were 77.4 ± 4.4 for 30 mandibular molar sites and 73.0 ± 7.7 for maxillary molar sites. CONCLUSION: Immediate placement of implants into selected sites was highly successful and has excellent potential.