title: Pilot-hole preparation for proper implant positioning and the enhancement of bone formation.
abstract: We have demonstrated a new insertion technique, "pilot-hole preparation", for proper implant positioning. The purpose of this study was to investigate the histological and biomechanical efficacies of the technique. We analyzed the influence of implant position on the stress distribution to the bone by the two-dimensional finite element method (FEM). In addition, we studied the influence of the pre-operative pilot-hole preparation on the bone tissue in vivo using histological examination.
authors.affiliation: Tokushima University, School of Dentistry, Japan.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Horiuchi
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ichikawa
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kanitani HWigianto
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kawamoto
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Matsumoto
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000502:physiology*; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D015921:Dental Implants; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis / Q000379:methods; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible; D008875:Middle Aged; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D003765:Models, Dental; D009716:Numerical Analysis, Computer-Assisted; D016348:Osseointegration / Q000502:physiology; D010012:Osteogenesis / Q000502:physiology*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D015607:Stents
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants