Comparative evaluation of the influence of immediate versus delayed loading protocols of dental implants: A radiographic and clinical study.

Aim: Immediate loading protocol, in recent times, has gained popularity as it has not only shortened the treatment time but also resulted in enhanced patient satisfaction. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of immediate implant loading protocol over conventional implant loading protocol with respect to peri-implant bone loss.

Materials And Methods: Twenty patients selected for this study were divided into two groups.