Immediate loading of two flapless placed mandibular implants supporting cross-arch fixed prostheses: A 3-year follow-up prospective single cohort study.

Conclusion: Immediately loaded mandibular cross-arch partial dentures can be supported by only two dental implants up to 3 years. Longer follow-ups (around 10 years) are needed to know the prognosis of this treatment modality.
PMID: 24892116 [PubMed - in process]

Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - June 4, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Cannizzaro G, Felice P, Boveri M, Lazzarini M, Ferri V, Leone M, Esposito M Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research