[Effect of implant junction on bone growth by X-ray analysis].
OBJECTIVE
To explore the effects of mandibular implant junction on the growth of immature bone.


METHODS
Eight Beagle dogs were randomly divided into three groups: control, unjunction and junction. Twelve implants were produced on the mandible of unjunction experimental group and junction experimental group. At three months after implanting, radiographic examination was performed.


RESULTS
Three months after implanting, all implants were integrated with bone. None implants was mobile or got off. Radiographic examination demonstrated that the bone lose difference was no significant in junction and unjunction group.


CONCLUSIONS
Mandibular implant connection wasn't effect on the growth of bone.
Liu
Wei-Xian
WX
Dept. of Stomatology, The Second Clinical College, Chinese Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China.
Wang
Qiu-Xu
QX
Michi
Kenichi
K
Matsui
Gilou
G
D000818:Animals; D001846:Bone Development; D015921:Dental Implants; D004285:Dogs; D008334:Mandible; D016348:Osseointegration; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D014965:X-Rays
D015921:Dental Implants