The fate of marginal bone around axial vs. tilted implants: A systematic review.

Conclusions: Tilting of the implants does not induce significant alteration in crestal bone level change as compared to conventional axial placement after 1 year of function. The trend seems to be unchanged over time even though the amount of long-term data is still scarce. The use of tilted implants to support fixed partial and full-arch prostheses for the rehabilitation of edentulous jaws can be considered a predictable technique, with an excellent prognosis in the short and mid-term. Further long-term trials, possibly randomised, are needed to determine the efficacy of this surgical approach and the remodelling pattern of marginal bone in the long term. Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest. PMID: 24977252 [PubMed - in process]
Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - Category: Dentistry Authors: Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research