Background and Aim: This study investigated the effects of
implant macrodesign on early marginal bone loss (MBL), a key
predictor of implant longevity.
Materials and Methods: The MBL values of Bego Semandos®
(Group I: conical), Straumann BL® – SLA modified surface (Group
II: cylindrical), and I-System (Group III: press-fit) implants were
measured on postoperative 3 months cone beam computed
tomographic images at 6 points of each implant. The “total
MBL” for each implant was calculated by averaging MBL at 6
points. The buccal and lingual MBL values were determined by
averaging the measurements at 3 points on each side.
Results: A total of 57 implants were analyzed. No significant
differences were observed in the average total MBL values
between groups (p>0.05). The cylindrical implants showed
significantly higher buccal MBL (0.30 ± 0.22 mm) than lingual
MBL (0.17 ± 0.37 mm) (p=0.048). The conical and cylindrical
implants exhibited insignificantly higher total MBL in the
maxilla and mandible, respectively (p>0.05). Conical implants
had an insignificantly higher total MBL in the anterior region
than that in the posterior region (p>0.05).
Conclusions: Cylindrical implants may be avoided in alveolar
crests with higher buccal resorption, to prevent early buccal
MBL. Cylindrical and conical implant placements should be
preferred in the maxilla and mandible, respectively, with proper
countersinking. Cylindrical implants may minimize the early MBL
in the anterior region. Although implant macrodesigns do not
significantly differ in average total MBL levels, passive pressfit
implants may ensure more homogeneous early MBL across
both jaws and regions.
The present study was approved by the Non-Interventional Clinical Research Ethics Committee of Hacettepe University (approval no: 2024/14–28).
This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.
| Primary Language | English |
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| Subjects | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |
| Journal Section | Research Article |
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| Submission Date | December 30, 2024 |
| Acceptance Date | February 11, 2025 |
| Publication Date | April 24, 2025 |
| IZ | https://izlik.org/JA55AE66EM |
| Published in Issue | Year 2025 Volume: 49 Issue: 1 |