Assessment of Early Healing Period of Dental Implants

Assessment of Volumetric Changes During the Early Healing Period of Dental Implant Treatment: Clinical, Radiographic, and Digital Evaluation

This prospective cohort study aimed to evaluate, clinically, radiographically, and digitally, the volumetric changes occurring during the early healing period after implant treatment in patients with tooth loss in the posterior regions of the jaws, focusing on the processes of osseointegration and biological width formation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Over the age of 18
• Systemically healthy
• Need for implant treatment in unilaterally edentulous posterior mandible
• Sufficient interocclusal space for implant and restoration placement
• At least four months passed since tooth extraction
• Alveolar bone height adequate for implant placement, with a minimum width of 6 mm, and without risking anatomical structures
• Plaque and bleeding scores of less than 15% in the entire mouth
• Presence of opposing teeth in occlusion
• Written informed consent obtained, including permission for the use of data for research purposes

Exclusion Criteria:

• Poor oral hygiene
• Uncontrolled periodontal disease
• Pregnancy or lactation at any stage of the study
• Uncontrolled diabetes
• Patients with suppressed immune systems
• History of radiotherapy to the head and neck region
• Diseases or medications affecting bone metabolism
• Smoking more than 10 cigarettes per day
• Bone augmentation performed before or concurrently with the implant
• Failure to achieve primary stability with the implant