Implant Primary Stability and Ridge Dimensional Changes Utilizing the Osseodensification Protocol

Implant Primary Stability and Ridge Dimensional Changes Utilizing the Osseodensification Protocol

The purpose of this study is to compare ridge dimensional changes between densification and standard drilling protocols and to compare primary and secondary stability of implants placed by bone densification and standard drilling protocols

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients who understand and agree to this study.
• Adequate Oral hygiene
• One or more edentulous spaces, which are 10 weeks or longer after extractions

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy.
• Smoking of more than 5 cigarettes/day.
• History of alcoholism or drug abuse during the last 5 years.
• Uncontrolled Hypertension or diabetes.
• Patient with malignant tumor.
• Patients on daily dose of steroids.
• Patients with history of chemotherapy or radiation for the last 12 months.