A 2-year clinical report of patients treated with two loading protocols for mandibular overdentures: Early versus conventional loading
JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY, vol.77, no.12, pp.1998-2004, 2006 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 77 Issue: 12
- Publication Date: 2006
- Doi Number: 10.1902/jop.2006.060115
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.1998-2004
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background: The original Branemark protocol for dental implant treatment was based on submerged healing prior to loading. In recent years, immediate/early functional loading has been reported to be possible with high success for various indications including two splinted mandibular implants supporting an overdenture. However, there are a limited number of studies regarding the early loading protocol for two unsplinted mandibular implants supporting an overdenture.