Immediate loading of implants in the aesthetic zone: comparison between two placement timings.

Aim Of The Study: Implant rehabilitation delivered in accordance with the traditional protocol has proven to be highly predictable and acceptable (1). Nevertheless, the application of immediate loading on post-extraction implants, especially for aesthetic zones, has now considerably increased (2). The aim of this work is to illustrate the immediate loading of implants placed in the aesthetic zone through tapered design fixtures with microgeometry of a high degree of porosity inserted at the same time or 4-8 weeks from dental avulsion (TSA® Advance, Phibo®).

Implant-supported rehabilitation of a patient with mandibular ameloblastoma.

Objectives: this report describes the masticatory implant- supported rehabilitation of a patient undergoing resection for mandibular ameloblastoma.

Case Report: in the reported case the patient underwent resection and reconstruction with a fibula flap for masticatory rehabilitation of 7 implants at the level of the mandible.

Discussion: ameloblastoma is a benign locally invasive tumor of maxillary bones that often causes facial disfigurement.