Placement of implants into fresh molar sites: results of 35 cases.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this case series is to illustrate a technique for immediate placement of implants into molar extraction sites. The technique is a modification of the Walker's method.


METHODS
Thirty-five consecutive mandibular or maxillary molar sites were followed through restoration. Insertion radiofrequency index values were recorded at immediate implant placement and after 4 months of integration.


RESULTS
One implant failed in this series. Average insertion radiofrequency index values were 77.4 ± 4.4 for 30 mandibular molar sites and 73.0 ± 7.7 for maxillary molar sites.


CONCLUSIONS
Immediate placement of implants into selected sites was highly successful and has excellent potential.
School of Dentistry, Louisiana State University, 1100 Florida Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119-2799, USA. drblock@cdrnola.com
Michael S
MS
Block
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D015921:Dental Implants