Five-year results of implants with an oxidized surface placed predominantly in soft quality bone and subjected to immediate occlusal loading.

Statement Of Problem: Numerous studies have demonstrated the feasibility and predictability of immediate implant loading or immediate implant restoration. However, most of these studies report primarily short-term outcomes.

Purpose: The purpose of this prospective clinical study was to document the 5-year outcome of immediate occlusally loaded implants with an oxidized, microtextured surface placed to support fixed prostheses in various regions of the jaws.

Immediate occlusal loading of Brånemark System TiUnite implants placed predominantly in soft bone: 4-year results of a prospective clinical study.

Background: Immediate occlusal implant loading has been documented as a viable treatment option for various indications. However, most of the available studies reported on the short-term outcome of this treatment modality.

Purpose: The purpose of this prospective clinical study was to document, on a long-term basis, the outcome of immediate occlusally loaded Brånemark System Mk IV TiUnite (Nobel Biocare AB, Göteborg, Sweden) implants placed to support fixed reconstructions in various regions of the jaws.

Immediate occlusal loading of Brånemark TiUnite implants placed predominantly in soft bone: 1-year results of a prospective clinical study.

Background: The original Brånemark protocol for dental implant treatment was based on submerged healing prior to loading. However, immediate loading has been reported possible with high success rates for various indications, provided that good bone quality and quantity are present. In many of these studies, machined-surface implants have been used.