Influence of the Buccal Bone Crest Width on Peri-Implant Hard and Soft Tissues Dimensions: A Histomorphometric Study in Humans

Conclusions:
Similar hard and soft tissues dimensions were observed in both groups. However, a higher horizontal bone resorption was seen at the control sites. Nonsubmerged implant installation should be performed when a 1 mm buccal bony crest width is present so as to limit the horizontal bone resorption.

Source: Implant Dentistry - July 27, 2018 Category: Dentistry Tags: Basic and Clinical Research Source Type: research