| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2455463 | Research in Veterinary Science | 2012 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Loading in implant dentistry to accelerate prosthodontic treatment has been receiving increasing interest. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of an early controlled lateral loading (after 7 days) on the establishment of osseointegration by means of resonance frequency analysis. Two groups of six beagle dogs each were used. Group I had implants without loading. Group II had implants loaded with a new prototype compression abutment that created controlled semi-static loading. Loaded implants showed slightly better stability after 5 weeks of healing, but the difference was not significant. We concluded that controlled loading is beneficial to maintain, and even improve, stability during the early critical healing period.
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Authors
Jorge Cano, Julián Campo, César Colmenero, José Francisco Rodríguez-Vázquez,