Laser-Lok performance compared to traditional surfaces in varying placement & load protocols
The impact of laser microtexturing collar designs on crestal bone level, and clinical parameters under various placement and loading protocols.
M Serra, L Bava, D Farronato, V lorio Siciliano, M Grande, R Guarnieri.
Int J Oral Maxillofca Implants. 2014; 29:254-363
300 Patients
24 Months
300 Implants
Implant placement can be completed using various protocols. The aim of this study was to compare the crestal bone heights between Laser-Lok and traditional implants being placed and loaded using different protocols.
Placement
Loading
Study Results
Average Bone Loss (mm)
Laser-Lok implants significantly reduced crestal bone loss compared to traditional implants when placed and loaded immediately.
Immediate Placement and Load Bone Loss (mm)
Regardless of the placement and loading protocol or implant position (maxilla or mandible) Laser-Lok implants significantly reduced crestal bone loss compared to traditional implants.
Study Conclusion
Microtextured surfaces can be used to control bone and soft tissue responses to implant surfaces
Eliminate the negative sequelae associated with peri-implant bone loss, regardless of the timing of implant placement