title: The Effect of Inital-Phase Bone Remodeling on Implant Wound Healing.
abstract: This case series aimed to investigate the initial-phase bone remodeling during implant wound healing and to discuss the possible contributing factors. A total of 11 implants with polished collars were placed in premaxillary regions via flapless approach with the aid of computer technology. After 15 months of follow-up, the results suggested that the presence of polished collars triggered bone resorption via a bone remodeling mechanism. The overall vertical crestal resorption was 0.78 ± 0.46 mm on average. This initial-phase bone remodeling primarily occurred within the first 3 months postoperatively. The slightly exposed polished collar may not worsen crestal bone level.
authors: Yung-Ting
authors: YT
authors: Hsu
authors: Tae-Ju
authors: TJ
authors: Oh
authors: Ivan
authors: I
authors: Rudek
authors: Hom-Lay
authors: HL
authors: Wang
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D016723:Bone Remodeling / Q000502:physiology*; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D019250:Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D008875:Middle Aged; D013499:Surface Properties; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology*