Single post-extractive ultra-wide 7  mm-diameter implants versus implants placed in molar healed sites after socket preservation for molar replacement: 6-month post-loading results from a randomised controlled trial.

CONCLUSIONS: Single post-extractive ultra-wide 7 mm-diameter implants, in combination with socket preservation, might be a possible strategy in the replacement of hopeless molars in both jaws, with high implant and prosthetic survival and success rates, and good aesthetic outcomes. Longer follow-ups are needed to properly evaluate this therapeutic option. Conflict-of-interest statement: Dr Marco Tallarico is Research and Scientific Project Manager of Osstem AIC Italy. However, this study was not supported by any company and all authors declare no conflicts of interest.
PMID: 27722224 [PubMed - in process]

Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - October 11, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Tallarico M, Xhanari E, Pisano M, De Riu G, Tullio A, Meloni SM Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research