SOI Immediately vs Delayed

The Efficacy of New SOI Implant Surface for Immediately Loaded, Post-extractive Versus Delayed Implants

The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the clinical and radiographic of immediately loaded, immediate (post-extractive, test group) versus delayed (control group) implants with new SOI surface

Inclusion Criteria:

• Any patient with at least one hopeless tooth in the mandible or maxilla, located between premolars, with intact post extractive alveolus. The implants must to engage at least 3 (mandible) to 5 (maxilla) mm of residual native bone over the socket.
• Patients with 18 years or older, and able to sign an informed consent.
• Smokers will be included and categorized into: 1) non smokers; 2) moderate smokers (smoking up to 10 cigarettes/day); 3) heavy smokers (smoking more than 11 cigarettes/day). Heavy smokers will be excluded.
• Biotype will be categorized in thin (≤1 mm), medium (>1 - <2 mm) or thick (≥2 mm).

Exclusion Criteria:

• General contraindications to implant surgery.
• Patients irradiated in the head and neck area.
• Immunosuppressed or immunocompromised patients.
• Patients treated or under treatment with intravenous amino-bisphosphonates.
• Patients with untreated periodontitis.
• Patients with poor oral hygiene and motivation.
• Uncontrolled diabetes.
• Heavy smokers.
• Pregnancy or nursing.
• Substance abuser.
• Psychiatric problems or unrealistic expectations.
• Lack of opposite occluding dentition in the area intended for implant placement.
• Patients with infection and or inflammation in the area intended for implant placement.
• Patients participating in other studies, if the present protocol cannot be properly adhered to.
• Patients referred only for implant placement and cannot be followed ant the treating centre.
• Patients unable to be followed for 5 years