Replacement of mandibular molars with single-unit restorations supported by wide-body implants: immediate versus delayed loading. A randomized controlled study.

Purpose: This prospective randomized controlled trial aimed to compare single implant-supported mandibular molar restorations using either an immediate or a delayed loading protocol.

Materials And Methods: Thirty subjects requiring single mandibular molar replacement were consecutively treated. One implant was placed in each patient.