Soft and hard tissue modifications at immediate transmucosal implants (with Laser-Lok microtextured collar) placed into fresh extraction sites: a 6-month prospective study with surgical reentry

Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2014 Jul-Aug;34(4):541-9. doi: 10.11607/prd.1678.

Abstract

Histologic and clinical studies confirm that laser-microtextured implant collars favor the attachment of connective fibers and reduce probing depth and peri-implant bone loss when compared with machined collars. This prospective study aimed at assessing the alveolar dimensional changes after immediate placement of a transmucosal implant with a Laser-Lok microtextured collar associated with bone regenerative procedures. Thirteen implants were placed immediately into single-rooted extraction sockets. Peri-implant defects were treated with bovine-derived xenografts and resorbable collagen membranes. At 6-month surgical reentry, the Laser-Lok microtextured collar provided more favorable conditions for the attachment of hard and soft tissues and reduced the alveolar bone loss.

MeSH terms

  • Bone Regeneration*
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous
  • Dental Implants, Single-Tooth
  • Humans
  • Immediate Dental Implant Loading*
  • Mucous Membrane*
  • Prospective Studies
  • Tooth Extraction*