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- Title
A naïve comparison to assess the success of ultra-short implants.
- Authors
BARMAN, SANGEETA; SINGH, NEELESH; PANT, VANDANA A.; AAMIR, MOHAMMAD; BISWAS, SNIGDHA
- Abstract
Introduction: Conventional implants are associated with ridge augmentation/sinus lift procedures in vertically insufficient ridges, which increase morbidity and healing time. Short implants provided some hope in this context. The present study considered the use of ultra-short implants in vertically insufficient posterior mandibular ridges and evaluated their success. Hence, study was done to evaluate the success of ultra-short implants in partially edentulous posterior mandible clinically and radiographically. Materials and Methods: The study is a "Naïve direct comparison" of ultra-short implants to conventional implants for assessing their success in vertically insufficient posterior mandibular ridges. A total of 10 ultra-short implants were placed in a partially edentulous posterior mandibular ridge with at least 8-mm horizontal (at crest) and vertical dimensions. A delayed loading was done at three-month follow-up. Data acquisition was done at baseline (immediately after loading), 6-, 9-, 12-month intervals. Parameters assessed were marginal bone loss (MBL), probing pocket depth reduction (PPDR), modified plaque index (mPI), modified gingival index (mGI). Results: All the placed 10 implants survived, and no failure was observed. "Independent sample t-test" and "paired sample t-test" was done for intergroup and intragroup analysis, respectively. Intergroup comparison between the ultra-short and conventional implants presented a statistically insignificant difference between all the parameters at all the follow-up visits (baseline, 6-, 9-, 12 months). Conclusions: Within the limitations, it was thus concluded that ultra-short implants may be considered as a viable treatment option for vertically insufficient mandibular ridge. Further, long-term randomized controlled trials are required to establish the evidence.
- Subjects
PERIODONTAL pockets; SINUS augmentation; RANDOMIZED controlled trials; OVERLAY dentures; SUCCESS
- Publication
National Journal of Maxillofacial Surgery, 2024, Vol 15, Issue 1, p121
- ISSN
0975-5950
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4103/njms.njms_82_22