title: Evaluation of specifically designed implants placed in the low-density jaw bones: A clinico-radiographical study.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  In the less dense bone, it is difficult to obtain implant anchorage. The present study was undertaken to determine the survival rate of Maestro™ implants placed in d3 and d4 bones.
  
  
  METHODS
  Fourteen patients (10 males and 4 females) were selected for the study and implants were evaluated for posttreatment changes in at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months from implant placement. The implant probing depth and mobility were recorded 3 and 6 months after prosthesis placement. Also, peri-implant bone level was assessed at the baseline and 12 months postoperatively, followed by a statistical analysis.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The mean plaque and gingival indices showed a reduction at repeated intervals. The mean sulcular bleeding showed a slight reduction which was statistically significant. An overall mean bone loss was observed after 12 months follow-up, which was statistically not significant. The overall survival rate of implants was reported as 92.3%.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The specific implant used in the study is advantageous in the soft bone condition.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Although, there is a great evidence of implant failure in compromised jaw quality, the newer designs and approaches suggest that the poor quality is not a contraindication.
authors: Department of Periodontics, Institute of Dental Studies and Technologies, Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh, India.
authors: Sumit
authors: S
authors: Munjal
authors: Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Dr. BR Ambedkar Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India.
authors: Seema
authors: S
authors: Munjal
authors: Department of Prosthodontics, People's Dental Academy, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
authors: Puja
authors: P
authors: Hazari
authors: Department of Prosthodontics, People's Dental Academy, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
authors: Harsh
authors: H
authors: Mahajan
authors: Department of Periodontics, SGT Dental College Hospital and Research Institute, Gurgaon, Haryana, India.
authors: Akshay
authors: A
authors: Munjal
authors: Department of Periodontics, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere, Karnataka, India.
authors: D S
authors: DS
authors: Mehta
keywords: Clinico-radiographical; implants; low-density; maestro