title: Comparison of soft tissue healing and osseointegration of IMZ implants placed in one-stage and two-stage techniques: a pilot study.
abstract: The osseointegration of endosseous dental implants is well documented. Implants have proven to be a viable treatment option for the replacement of missing teeth. The surgical phase of implant dentistry for most implant systems involves two stages--the placement of the implant and its subsequent uncovering. The IMZ (Interpore International) implant system is classically a two-stage system. No significant differences were demonstrated in osseointegration and soft tissue healing for IMZ implants placed in one-stage and two-stage procedures in this pilot study.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19104-6003, USA.
authors.forename: H D
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Barber
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Seckinger
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Silverstein
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Abughazaleh
mesh_terms: D001641:Bicuspid; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D015921:Dental Implants; D003774:Dental Plaque Index; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000601:surgery; D008334:Mandible; D008963:Molar; D016348:Osseointegration; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010512:Periodontal Index; D010865:Pilot Projects; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants