Clinical and Radiographic Comparison between Platform‐Shifted and Nonplatform‐Shifted Implant: A One‐Year Prospective Study

Abstract

After 1 year of loading, both implant-prosthetic features yield a high survival and limited crestal bone loss. Crestal bone loss is minimized using platform-shifted implants placed in sufficiently voluminous bone. To limit the crestal bone loss, an adopted implant diameter with platform shifting should be considered.

A randomized controlled clinical trial assessing initial crestal bone remodeling of implants with a different surface roughness

“…The hybrid surface has the advantage of being moderately rough along the implant body, which promotes osseointegration 24 and minimally rough around the implant neck, which is suggested to be less susceptible to develop peri-implantitis on the long term, especially in high-risk patients. 17 [26][27][28] In the present study, one patient showed extensive crestal bone loss beyond the normal bone remodeling, at both the MSC (1.75 mm) and DCC implant (3.93 mm), 3 months post-implant placement. In the present study, no difference in initial crestal bone loss was found between the MSC and the DCC implant after a follow-up of at least 1 year.…”

“…This outcome confirms a previous paper by Spinato and colleagues. 17 [26][27][28] In the present study, one patient showed extensive crestal bone loss beyond the normal bone remodeling, at both the MSC (1.75 mm) and DCC implant (3.93 mm), 3 months post-implant placement. Bone…”

Platform-switching implants and bone preservation: a systematic review and meta-analysis

“…A total of 25 studies were eligible, reporting 1098 patients with 2310 implants placed. The average age of patients included in all of the studies, except for three clinical studies, 13,43,48 was 50.73 years. The main results are summarized in Table 1.…”

“…), adding six articles to the original sample. 19,27,[41][42][43][44] The selection of studies for the systematic review and meta-analysis is shown in detail in Fig. 2, as recommended in the literature.…”

Radiographic and clinical outcomes of rooted, platform‐switched, microthreaded implants with a sandblasted, large‐grid, and acid‐etched surface: A 5‐year prospective study

“…Sandblasted, large‐grid, and acid‐etched (SLA) titanium dental implants have been associated with favorable osseointegration . Platform switching and Morse‐tapered connections may contribute significantly to the maintenance of peri‐implant bone level . An implant has recently been developed and introduced to the dental profession in China (Wego Jericom Biomaterials Co., Weihai, China).…”