Implant placement at the time of maxillary molar extraction: treatment protocols and report of results.
BACKGROUND
Implant placement at the time of maxillary molar extraction presents a number of potential benefits to patients. A technique to predictably attain implant placement in ideal positions was reported previously.


METHODS
A total of 391 rough-surface implants were placed in 386 patients at the time of maxillary molar extraction. Concomitant regenerative therapy was performed as necessary. Implants were followed for up to 75 months with a mean follow-up of 40.3 months.


RESULTS
A total of 389 of 391 implants were functioning successfully for up to 75 months with a cumulative survival rate of 99.5%. Criteria for determining implant morphology and dimension are presented.


CONCLUSIONS
Implant placement at the time of maxillary molar extraction with concomitant regenerative therapy as needed and subsequent restoration is a predictable treatment modality.
Fugazzotto
Paul A
PA
progressiveperio@aol.com
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003663:Decision Trees; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D005260:Female; D016557:Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D008875:Middle Aged; D008963:Molar / Q000601:surgery; D010027:Osteotomy; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D020390:Tooth Socket
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