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Increased Bone Quantity Around an Ailing Implant in Esthetic Zone Using Progressive Bone Loading: A Case Report Publisher



Ghodsi S1 ; Hendi A2
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  1. 1. Dental Research Center, Dentistry Research Institute, Department of Prosthodontics, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Kargar Shomali, Hakim HWY, Tehran, 14399591, Iran

Source: Dental Hypotheses Published:2017


Abstract

Introduction: Progressive loading protocol is a high-demanding procedure suggested to increase the quality of bone when the implant is inserted in D3 or D4-typed bone. The purpose of this study was to present a case report regarding simultaneously progressive and immediately loading implants in the anterior position of the maxilla. Case report: One patient whose implants in the anterior maxilla (in site of teeth #7, #9, #11) had questionable to poor prognosis who was treated immediate and delayed progressive loading protocol and was followed up for 2 years. Discussion: Although the number of studies in this field is limited, it can be concluded that the progressive loading protocol can predictably enhance the treatment success in immediate-loaded implants with poor prognosis and when inserted in low quality bone such as the present case. © 2017 Dental Hypotheses Published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow.