Evaluation of Hi-Tec Implant Restoration in Mandibular First Molar Region- A Prospective Clinical Study
Background and Aims: Missing teeth lead to loss of structural balance, inefficient function, poor aesthetics and psychological effects on human beings, which needs restoration for normal contour, function and aesthetics. Several natural or synthetic substitutes are being used for replacement of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2015-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/6355/14425_CE[Ra1]_F(AK)_PF1(PAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf |
| Summary: | Background and Aims: Missing teeth lead to loss of structural
balance, inefficient function, poor aesthetics and psychological
effects on human beings, which needs restoration for normal
contour, function and aesthetics. Several natural or synthetic
substitutes are being used for replacement of missing tooth
since centuries. Implants are the latest modality of replacement.
So, the study was aimed to assess clinical success rate of HiTec implant; which is economical and new in market. Results of
the study will help clinician for appropriate implant selection.
Materials and Methods: The study included 10 patients from
19 to 31 years and needed restoration of missing mandibular
first molar. Restoration had done using Hi Tec Single-tooth
implants with metal-ceramic single crown prosthesis after
three months of osseointegration. The implants were evaluated
clinically (bleeding on probing, probing depth, implant mobilityperiotest) and radiographically (marginal bone loss and periimplant radiolucency) for six years. The observers were blinded
for the duration of the study to prevent bias.
Results: All the patients had uneventful post-surgical healing. No
bleeding on probing, Implant mobility, peri-implant radiolucency
with minimal marginal bone loss and constant probing depths
were observed well within the normal range during follow-up
periods.
Conclusion: Two stage single-tooth Hi Tec implant restoration
can be used as a successful treatment modality for replacing
mandibular first molar in an economic way. However, these
results were obtained after 6 years of follow up with a smaller
sample size, so long term multi center studies with a larger
sample size is recommended for the predictability of success
rate conclusively. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |