DENTAL IMPLANTS

This study looked at two methods to make gum tissue thicker around dental implants in the front of the mouth. 36 adults who needed a single tooth implant were randomly assigned to receive either a graft of their own connective tissue or a collagen matrix. The main goal was to see…

This study looked at 44 adults who needed a single dental implant in the back of the mouth and had a small bone gap (less than 3mm) on the cheek side. Participants were randomly assigned to get either a soft tissue graft or a bone regeneration procedure. Researchers measured chan…

This study tested whether using natural bovine bone mixed with hyaluronic acid helps dental implants fuse better in people with badly decayed front teeth or premolars. Sixteen healthy adults received an immediate implant, some with the bone graft and some without. Researchers mea…

This study tested whether treating dental implants with cold plasma before placement helps them become more stable early on. Eleven patients each received four implants, each treated with a different type of plasma or none. The researchers measured implant stability over eight we…

This study looked at how conditions like diabetes, smoking, heart disease, and osteoporosis affect the health of dental implants. Researchers examined 93 people with 314 implants that had been in place for at least three years. They measured gum inflammation, plaque buildup, and …

This study tested whether a special stitching technique (periosteal sutures) helps bone grafts heal better during dental implant surgery in the upper front jaw. Forty adults received implants with bone grafts, and half had the extra stitches. The main goal was to measure bone thi…