Implant site preparation using ultrasonic technique vs. Conventional drilling: three-year follow-up of a split-mouth study

M. Mozzati, G. Gallesio, R. Pol, A. Cipollina, A. Giacalone, N. Mucciacito, M. Galli, L. Karanxha, A. Greco Lucchina, M. Del Fabbro

Article ID: 6825
Vol 33, Issue 6S2, 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54517/jbrha6825
Received: 8 January 2020; Accepted: 8 January 2020; Available online: 8 January 2020; Issue release: 8 January 2020

Abstract

The aim of this split-mouth study was to evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasonic technique for implant site preparation when compared with the conventional drilling technique. A total of 98 bilateral single implants were placed in 49 patients. For each patient, traditional drilling technique was used at one side (control) and ultrasonic technique was used at the other side (test). Prior to insertion all implants were carefully embedded in liquid plasma rich in growth factors. Clinical and radiographic results were assessed after three years of function. The same implant success rate (95.9%) was recorded for both groups in a three year follow up, with only two implants lost per group. At the last follow-up the mean peri-implant bone loss was 0.42 ± 0.14 mm and 0.33 ± 0.13 mm in the control and test group, respectively. The difference was significant (P< 0.001). In conclusion, ultrasonic technique for implant site preparation showed similar clinical performance but better preservation of the peri-implant bone. Together with the known characteristics of safety and reduced bleeding at the surgical site the ultrasonic technique represents a valuable alternative to traditional drilling.


Keywords

dental implants;implant site preparation;piezoelectric surgery;conventional drilling;single crown;ultrasonic device


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