Implant stability in the posterior maxilla: clinical and radiographic comparison of osseodensification and conventional drilling: a randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of this randomized clinical trial was to clinically and radiographically compare the effect of osseodensification (OD) and conventional drilling (CD) on implant stability in the posterior maxilla.

Materials and methods

Twenty patients received 20 implants after being randomly assigned for osteotomy preparation with either OD (test) (n = 10) or CD (control) (n = 10). Implant stability quotient (ISQ) and crestal bone loss were monitored closely from implant insertion through 12 months of loading. Insertion torque and implant survival were also assessed during the study.

Results

In OD group, one patient was lost to follow up and all other implants were in Function after 12 months of loading (9/9), while only 8/10 implants survived in CD group. OD was a

SUBMITTER: Abdelraouf SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12477082 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature