Impact of Dental Implant Insertion Compression on Stability
Author Information
Author(s): José Rosas-Díaz, Maria Eugenia Guerrero, Nancy Córdova-Limaylla, Maisely Galindo-Gómez, Marco García-Luna, César Cayo-Rojas, Oliver Schierz
Primary Institution: Universidad Privada San Juan Bautista
Hypothesis
There are no significant changes in the primary stability according to the insertion torque value and resonance frequency analysis of dental implants placed in standardized blocks of bone quality equivalent to type II-A bone when using three undersized surgical protocols.
Conclusion
Optimal surgical protocols for dental implant insertion can significantly enhance primary stability, achieving a 63.9% assurance of stability based on insertion torque and resonance frequency analysis.
Supporting Evidence
- The average insertion torque was significantly higher with a 0.8 mm under-milling protocol.
- The insertion torque was significantly lower with a 0.2 mm under-milling protocol.
- The ISQ did not show significant differences across the different under-milling protocols.
Takeaway
This study shows that how you prepare the bone for dental implants can make them more stable, especially if you choose the right method based on the bone quality.
Methodology
The study used 120 dental implants of various sizes placed in polyurethane blocks to evaluate primary stability through insertion torque and resonance frequency analysis.
Limitations
The study was conducted in vitro, which may not fully replicate human bone conditions.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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