Single mandibular implant study (SMIS) − masticatory performance − results from a randomized clinical trial using two different loading protocols

Conclusions A single midline implant in the edentulous mandible increases masticatory performance significantly, independently from the loading protocol. Clinical significance A single midline implant in the edentulous mandible increases masticatory performance. The loading protocol has no influence.
Source: Journal of Dentistry - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research