Immediate loading of two (fixed-on-2) vs four (fixed-on-4) implants placed with a flapless technique supporting mandibular cross-arch fixed prostheses: 3-year results from a pilot randomised controlled trial.

CONCLUSIONS: Up to 3 years after loading, these preliminary results suggest that immediately loaded mandibular cross-arch fixed prostheses can be supported by only two dental implants. Longer follow-ups (about 10 years) are needed to properly evaluate this therapeutic option. Conflict of interest statement: This study was completely self-financed and no funding from the implant manufacturers has been sought or obtained, not even in the form of free materials.
PMID: 28555204 [PubMed - in process]

Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - May 31, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Cannizzaro G, Felice P, Gherlone E, Barausse C, Ferri V, Leone M, Trullenque-Eriksson A, Esposito M Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research