Immediate loading of fixed cross-arch prostheses supported by flapless-placed 5 mm or 11.5 mm long implants: 5-year results from a randomised controlled trial.

CONCLUSIONS: Flapless-placed 5 mm long implants achieved similar results as 11.5 mm long implants when supporting immediately loaded cross-arch prostheses both in maxillae and mandibles up to 5 years after loading. These results must be confirmed by other trials, and 10 years post-loading data is necessary before making reliable recommendations.
PMID: 30246183 [PubMed - in process]

Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - September 25, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Cannizzaro G, Felice P, Ippolito DR, Velasco-Ortega E, Esposito M Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research