The immediate load in a post-extractive implant

Objectives: The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effects of TMI^® (Pressing Dental, RSM) implants in comparison with the post-extraction protocol in the immediate load.

Methods: We selected 138 individuals: 79 men (mean age, 58.33 yrs) and 59 women (mean age, 43.8 yrs). Of these, 50 were smokers, and 32 had periodontal disease. We extracted 140 teeth: 54 superior laterals, 33 superior canines, 28 inferior centrals, and 27 inferior laterals. The positioned implants were: 136 for singular extraction, 2 for double extraction (of adjacent elements), and 2 for the extraction of non-adjacent elements. Eighty-four implants were positioned in the upper jaw and 56 in the lower jaw (52 implants Ø 3.7, 46 implants Ø 4.2, and 42 implants Ø 4.7; length from 13 to 15 mm). All implants were temporarily loaded with non-functional crowns for 75 days.

Results: The experimental period has lasted 24 months thus far without showing any failure. Before cementation of each final restoration, we took periapical x-rays using a digital x-ray system (Den Optix, Gendex, Dentsply Int).

Conclusions: The clinical and radiographic results showed that the treatment is completely effective if the strict inclusion criteria are suitably applied.