An in Vivo Evaluation of Bone Loss in First Six Months of Implant Loading with and without Platform Switched Abutments: A Clinical (Original Research) Study

Abstract

Background & Aim: bone loss around newly installed dental implant is highly unavoidable. This bone loss usually exhibit time dependent variable patterns. This in vivo study aimed to evaluate the bone loss in first six months of implant loading with and without platform switched abutments.

Materials and Methods: This clinical study was conducted on total 20 patients for bone loss in first six months of implant loading with and without platform switched abutments. Both male and female patients were included in detail. In 10 patients, implant loading was done over platform switched abutments (Group 1). In next 10 patients, implant loading was done over without platform switched abutments (Group 2). Clinical bone loss was noted in terms of Satisfactory, Non-satisfactory and Questionable statuses. It was noted at first 6 month. Results thus obtained was compiled and sent for necessary statistical analysis. P value less than 0.05 was considered as significant (p< 0.05).

Statistical Analysis and Results: All data was processed by using statistical software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Maximum 8 patients were noticed in the age range of 25-29 years. P value was highly significant here (0.01). Minimum 2 patients were found in the age range of 40-44 years. In Group 1, n=10), total 8 cases showed satisfactory level of bone loss when evaluated clinically. P value was highly significant here (0.01). In Group 2, total 7 cases showed satisfactory level of bone loss when evaluated clinically. P value was not significant here (0.19). One-way ANOVA assessments done Between 2 groups revealed highly significant difference and p value (0.002).

Conclusion: Within the limitations of the study authors concluded that implants loaded over platform switched abutments showed less bone loss as compared to other tested group. Presumptions of our study must be considered as indicative for estimating the prognosis for similar clinical situations.