Resonance frequency analysis of dental implants placed at the posterior maxilla varying the surface treatment only: A randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chemical modifications of the dental implant surface that improve the wettability result in a faster and better osseointegration.

Purpose

The aim of this randomized clinical trial was to evaluate the implant stability quotient (ISQ) of implants with similar designs, treated with 2 surfaces, sandblasted acid-etched (SAE) and hydrophilic SAE, within the initial 16 weeks of healing.

Material and methods

A total of 64 implants (32 SAE-control group and 32 modified SAE-test group) with the same design, length, and diameter (conical and compressive, 4.3 × 10 mm) were inserted into the posterior maxillae of 21 patients partially edentulous. The ISQ values were collected at post-surgery (T0), 1 week (T1), 2 weeks (T2), 3 weeks (T3), 5 weeks (T4), 8 weeks (T5), 12 w

SUBMITTER: Novellino MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5655931 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature