A Clinical Study of the TSX Dental Implant System (Xpresso)

Inclusion criteria

• . Patients at least 18 years of age
• . Patients for whom a decision has already been made to use a dental implant in an edentulous or immediately removed tooth site to be fully restored in the mandible or maxilla.
• . Site planned for immediate extraction and immediate restoration should have intact bony walls- Type I (as described in Special Procedures section) sockets as verified by CBCT and during surgery; Type II may be considered at the discretion of the treating clinician
• . Previously extracted sites (healed at least 3-4 months)
• . For all sites, presence of opposing dentition (antagonist may be natural teeth or implant supported prosthesis) that will allow for functional occlusion is essential.
• . The site intended for implant placement should have at least 10mm of alveolar bone height and sufficient restorative space for a restoration; without the need for augmentation except for minor dehiscence, which can be augmented with autogenous bone chips and/or allograft (i.e.: Puros) to improve soft tissue attachment.
• . Patients must be physically able to tolerate conventional surgical and restorative procedures (IV sedation protocols may be used at the discretion of the treating clinician).
• . Patients who provide a signed informed consent.

Exclusion criteria