title: A new implant design for crestal bone preservation: initial observations and case report.
abstract: Following the exposure and restoration of two-piece dental implants, some change in the vertical level of the peri-implant crestal bone height has been reported. This change in crestal bone height has not, however, negatively impacted long-term implant success. This article describes how the concept of platform switching is incorporated into a new implant design as a means of reducing or eliminating the occurrence of crestal bone loss. Preliminary observations from clinicians utilizing this new implant design are herein presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA. hbaumgarten@4dentistry.com
authors.forename: Harold
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Baumgarten
authors.forename: Roberto
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Cocchetto
authors.forename: Tiziano
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Testori
authors.forename: Alan
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Meltzer
authors.forename: Stephan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Porter
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000503:physiopathology; D003442:Crowns; D000044:Dental Abutments; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D005881:Gingiva / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008297:Male; D016348:Osseointegration / Q000502:physiology; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants