Abstract

The purpose of this clinical investigation was to make comparisons and to achieve estimates of the short-term implant success, marginal bone resorption, and soft tissue responses around the immediately loaded NobelReplace® Tapered groovy implant (with groove on a rough collar portion) as compared to an implant without a groove on the collar (Replace®Select Tapered). This was a randomized controlled and prospective investigation in which subjects were consecutively included according to strict inclusion/exclusion criteria. Single stage procedure was used with immediate function. Seventeen subjects were recruited, and were randomly divided in two groups. Each group was received the predetermined type of dental implant. Surgery was performed and implant was provisionalized at the same appointment. Final restoration delivered, and the subjects were followed for 1 year after receiving their implant insertion. Drop-outs and withdrawals, as well as possible adverse events, were carefully monitored during the entire investigation period. The change in the level of distal papillae was significantly different between two groups (p = 0.027), in favor of Replace® Select Tapered group. Statistical analysis showed no significant difference between two groups in regards to other examined aspects.

LLU Discipline

Implant Dentistry

Department

Implant Dentistry

School

Graduate Studies

First Advisor

Jaime L. Lozada

Second Advisor

Leif K. Bakland

Third Advisor

Robert Handysides

Fourth Advisor

Joseph Y. K. Kan

Fifth Advisor

W. Patrick Naylor for Jay S. Kim

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Degree Level

M.S.

Year Degree Awarded

2008

Date (Title Page)

12-2008

Language

English

Library of Congress/MESH Subject Headings

Nobel Replace Tapered Groovy (implant); Replace Select Tapered (implant); Dental Implantation, Endosseous -- dissertations; Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; Dental Restoration Failure; Bone Remodeling -- physiology; Bone Regeneration -- physiology; Periodontium -- physiology; Osseointegration -- physiology; Comparative Study

Type

Thesis

Page Count

viii; 81

Digital Format

PDF

Digital Publisher

Loma Linda University Libraries

Usage Rights

This title appears here courtesy of the author, who has granted Loma Linda University a limited, non-exclusive right to make this publication available to the public. The author retains all other copyrights.

Collection

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Collection Website

http://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/

Repository

Loma Linda University. Del E. Webb Memorial Library. University Archives

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