3D Analysis of Soft Tissue Changes After Dental Implant Placement
Author Information
Author(s): Derakhshani André-Joubin, Beuer Florian, Wernfried Heinrich Böse, Mats Herklotz, Unkovskiy Alexey
Primary Institution: Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Hypothesis
The study aims to quantify the soft tissue dimensional changes after implant placement for two different connection types.
Conclusion
The conical connection implant system showed more soft tissue gain and less recession compared to the butt-joint connection type over 12 months.
Supporting Evidence
- The conical connection showed significantly higher soft tissue growth compared to the butt-joint connection.
- Soft tissue recession was higher in the mandible than in the maxilla.
- A higher loss of soft tissue was observed in the distal papilla compared to the mesial one.
Takeaway
This study looked at how different types of dental implants affect the gums around them, finding that one type helps the gums stay healthier than the other.
Methodology
Forty patients received randomly allocated implants with butt-joint and conical connections, and soft tissue profiles were digitized at various stages post-surgery.
Potential Biases
Allocation concealment was ensured, but the study design may still have inherent biases due to the nature of the interventions.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and a follow-up period of only 12 months, which may not capture long-term outcomes.
Participant Demographics
The study included 40 patients, with comparable age and gender distribution across the two groups.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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