title: Soft and hard tissue modifications at immediate transmucosal implants (with Laser-Lok microtextured collar) placed into fresh extraction sites: a 6-month prospective study with surgical reentry.
abstract: Histologic and clinical studies confirm that laser-microtextured implant collars favor the attachment of connective fibers and reduce probing depth and peri-implant bone loss when compared with machined collars. This prospective study aimed at assessing the alveolar dimensional changes after immediate placement of a transmucosal implant with a Laser-Lok microtextured collar associated with bone regenerative procedures. Thirteen implants were placed immediately into single-rooted extraction sockets. Peri-implant defects were treated with bovine-derived xenografts and resorbable collagen membranes. At 6-month surgical reentry, the Laser-Lok microtextured collar provided more favorable conditions for the attachment of hard and soft tissues and reduced the alveolar bone loss.
authors.forename: Vincenzo
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Iorio-Siciliano
authors.forename: Giuseppe
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Marzo
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Blasi
authors.forename: Carlo
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cafiero
authors.forename: Michele
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mignogna
authors.forename: Michele
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nicolò
mesh_terms: D001861:Bone Regeneration; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D019250:Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; D006801:Humans; D057893:Immediate Dental Implant Loading; D009092:Mucous Membrane; D011446:Prospective Studies; D014081:Tooth Extraction