This randomized controlled trial aimed to assess the effect of the implant neck design (microthreaded vs. non-microthreaded) as well as the type of abutment connection (internal conical vs. external flat-to-flat) on long-term crestal bone remodelling and peri-implant health. Four implants used for a bar-retained maxillary overdenture, were followed over a period of at least 6 years. Twenty-five patients were treated with a bar-retained maxillary overdenture. Four different implants were placed, with respectively: internal connection and microthreads on the implant neck (I MT); internal connection, without microthreads (I NMT); external connection, with microthreads (E MT); and external connection, without microthreads (E NMT). Other design features, s.a. diameter, surface topography, extent of platform switch as well as the surgical and prosthetic treatment protocol were identical. Radiographic crestal bone loss (CBL), plaque score (PS), bleeding on probing (Bop) and probing pocket depth (PPD) were determined at 1 and 6 years after implant placement.
Age range
21 Years
Sex
ALL
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Crestal bone loss
Timeframe: The measurements were performed at 1 and 6 years