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In vivo comparison of crestal bone heights following implant placement with “Flapless” and “Flap” techniques in the sites of early loaded implants
Suhani Kukreja Pahuja1, Pooja Negi2, Anjali Singh3, Gangesh Bahadur Singh4, Deepa Rayast5, Manisha Minz6
1 Department of Prosthodontics, Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Dental Sciences and Research, MMU, Mullana, India
2 Department of Prosthodontics, Government Dental College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
3 Department of Pedodotics, Government Dental College and Hospital, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
4 Department of Orthodontics, Government Dental College and Hospital, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
5 Department of Dental Surgery, Raipur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
6 Department of Prosthodontics, Government Dental College and Hospital, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
Correspondence Address:
Pooja Negi
Department of Prosthodontics, Government Dental College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
India
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DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.JPBS_580_20
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Purpose: The purpose was to evaluate the difference in crestal bone loss (CBL) around implants with flap and flapless methods followed by early loading. Materials and Methods: Twenty implants were placed in twenty patients – ten using flap and ten using flapless techniques. The difference in CBL was measured on standardized digital periapical radiograph taken at 0 week, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 6 months. Results: The present study showed the mean CBL on proximal surfaces when evaluated at intervals of 0 week, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 6 months for flapless method was significantly lower than with flap method the values of which were +0.07 mm against +0.26 mm on mesial side and +0.15 mm against +0.33 mm on distal side at 6 months. Conclusion: The flapless approach is a predictable procedure when patient selection and surgical technique are appropriate, and results in lesser CBL.
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