Height difference between the vestibular and palatal walls and palatal width: a cone beam computed tomography approach.

Background: The objective of this study was to measure two parameters involved in tri-dimensional implant planning: the position of the buccal and palatal bone wall and the palatal thickness.

Methods: Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images (Planmeca ProMax 3D) of 403 teeth (208 upper teeth and 195 lower teeth) were obtained from 49 patients referred to the Dental School of Seville from January to December 2014. The height difference between the palatal and buccal walls was measured on the most coronal point of both walls.

A Radiographic and Clinical Comparison of Immediate vs. Early Loading (4 Weeks) of Implants with a New Thermo-Chemically Treated Surface: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Implant dentistry has evolved over time, resulting in better treatment outcomes for both patients and clinicians. The aim of this trial was to test whether the immediate loading of implants with a platform-switching design influences the marginal bone level, compared to four-week loading, after one year of follow-up. Moreover, a comparison of clinical data regarding implant survival, implant stability, and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) was conducted.

A Non-Interventional Study Documenting Use and Success of Tissue Level Implants.

Numerous randomised controlled multicentric studies have investigated various responses to different treatment modalities with dental implants. These studies do not always show the results of daily practice as they are performed under controlled and strict clinical conditions. This multicentric, non-interventionist trial aimed to document the behaviour of implants when used in daily dental practice, without inclusion or exclusion criteria.

Is It Possible to Monitor Implant Stability on a Prosthetic Abutment? An In Vitro Resonance Frequency Analysis.

In order to apply the "one-abutment-one-time" concept, we evaluated the possibility of measuring resonance frequency analysis (RFA) on the abutment. This trial aimed to compare the Implant Stability Quotient (ISQ) values obtained by the Penguin when screwing the transducer onto the implant or onto abutments with different heights and angulations. Eighty implants (VEGA, Klockner Implant System, SOADCO, Les Escaldes, Andorra) were inserted into fresh bovine ribs.

In vitro comparative analysis of two resonance frequency measurement devices: Osstell implant stability coefficient and Penguin resonance frequency analysis.

Unlabelled: Adequate implant stability is an essential requirement. The introduction of the Penguin resonance frequency analysis raises some questions regarding its reliability, reproducibility, and repeatability as well as how it compares to the older Osstell device.

Purpose: To assess the newer Penguin implant stability coefficient (ISQ) device (vs the Osstell device).