Implant dentistry Oral Health Implant dentistry
Conditions
Interventions
Following provision of informed consent, eligible participants are allocated into one (or more) of three study groups depending on the levels of osseous-regeneration needed in Superior Posterior (SP)
Sponsors
University of Porto
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 18 years and over 2. In good medical and oral condition 3. Need one or more dental implants in the posterior maxilla, for supporting fixed rehabilitations (single crowns or fixed partial prostheses) 4. Willing to fully participate in the study, attending all the requested follow-up sessions
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Uncontrolled systemic diseases (uncompensated oral diabetes) 2. History of head/neck irradiation 3. Haemophilia 4. Immune system severe deficiencies 5. On pharmacological therapies that could alter bone metabolism (patients treated with oral/intravenous amino- bisphosphonates) 6. Pregnancy and lactation 7. Smoking >20 cigarettes/day (heavy smokers)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dental implants primary stability is assessed using Insertion Torque (IT) and Implant Stability Quotient (ISQ) measurements after implant placement. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dental implants secondary stability and its progression is asssessed using Implant Stability Quotient (ISQ) at 15, 30, 45 and 60 days. | — |
Countries
Portugal
Outcome results
None listed