Comparative Study on Early Osseointegration of Implants According to Various Drilling Speeds in the Mandible of Dogs

This study evaluated the effect of drilling speed on early bone healing in the mandible of dogs.
Material and Methods:
Six dogs were selected, and mandibular premolars and molars were extracted. After 2 months, 3 hydroxyapatite-surfaced fixtures were implanted with drilling speeds of 50, 800, and 1200 rpm on the right side first and then on the left side after 2 weeks. Implant stability quotient (ISQ) was measured on insertion, after 2 and 4 weeks.
Results:
Based on the ISQ measurement, the 1200-rpm group showed a higher value than the 50-rpm group at 2 weeks and 4 weeks (P

Source: Implant Dentistry - December 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Tags: Basic and Clinical Research Source Type: research