Evaluation of the response to wide diameter dental implants 1
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Retrospective evaluation of soft and hard tissue alterations after immediate placement of wide body dental implants that have been in function for 4-7 years.
IRAS ID
157299
Contact name
Andre Christiaan Hattingh
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
private project
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 27 days
Research summary
This study is about the replacement of human molar teeth with wide diameter dental implants. Since the discovery of bones’ ability to attach to titanium about 50 years ago, dental implants have been produced in various shapes and sizes. Although implant length has been an obvious variable, implant width has attracted little attention, until recently. The placement of dental implants following the removal of teeth, has become a trusted treatment method in modern day dentistry. However the complexity of molar sockets and the fact that molars are located in high force bearing areas, make the use of conventional sized dental implants difficult. A wider diameter implant could under certain circumstances be a valuable tool to achieve the successful replacement of molar teeth. A limited number of studies are available on this topic and this study aims to address and explore some of the most important points relating to this subject.
Study 1: A retrospective analysis of a 4-7 year follow-up of wide diameter dental implants.
Implants that were placed at least 4 years ago (totalling at least 100 implants) will be evaluated. Patients will be invited for a clinical examination to determine the success of the implant in terms of how well bone has been maintained around the implant and how the soft tissue (gum) has responded.REC name
London - Camden & Kings Cross Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
15/LO/1098
Date of REC Opinion
2 Oct 2015
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion