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ArticleBioMed research international2019

A Retrospective Study on Insertion Torque and Implant Stability Quotient (ISQ) as Stability Parameters for Immediate Loading of Implants in Fresh Extraction Sockets.

Giuseppe Bavetta, Giorgio Bavetta, Valentina Randazzo, Alessio Cavataio, Carlo Paderni, Vincenzo Grassia, Gianna Dipalma, Ciro Gargiulo Isacco, Antonio Scarano, Danila De Vito and 3 more

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Giuseppe BavettaDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70121 Bari, Italy.
Giorgio BavettaPrivate Practice, 90100 Palermo, Italy.
Valentina RandazzoPrivate Practice, 90100 Palermo, Italy.
Alessio CavataioPrivate Practice, 90100 Palermo, Italy.
Carlo PaderniPrivate Practice, 90100 Palermo, Italy.
Vincenzo GrassiaMultidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, Second University of Naples, Via Luigi de Crecchio 6, 80138 Naples, Italy.
Gianna DipalmaDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70121 Bari, Italy.
Ciro Gargiulo IsaccoDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70121 Bari, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0067-9725
Antonio ScaranoDepartment of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences and CeSi-MeT, University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5528-0853
Danila De VitoDepartment of Basic Medical Sciences, Neurosciences and Sense Organs, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70121 Bari, Italy.
Stefania CantoreDepartment of Basic Medical Sciences, Neurosciences and Sense Organs, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70121 Bari, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9521-2521
Andrea BalliniDepartment of Biosciences, Biotechnology and Biopharmaceutics, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70125 Bari, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8758-1415
Francesco InchingoloDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70121 Bari, Italy.

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Abstract

backgroundTo date, insertion torque value (ITV) and implant stability quotient (ISQ) obtained by the Osstell instrument are common clinical methods to assess the initial stability of an implant for a predictable loading procedure. The aim of this current study is to evaluate the ITV and ISQ as stability parameters as part of the decision-making protocol in the adoption of immediate loading in fresh extraction sockets. MATERIALS AND

methodsA total of 41 tapered implants were allocated into two groups: the test group (

resultsITV mean values at

conclusionIn conclusion, this study remarked the presence of a residual gap that influenced the ISQ during implant insertion in fresh extraction sockets making this parameter not sufficient for a conclusive decision in the immediate loading, whereas the ITV alone showed to be the best parameter for a final substantial decision.

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Dental Implantation, EndosseousDental Implants, Single-ToothImmediate Dental Implant LoadingAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesTooth ExtractionTooth SocketTorque

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PMID31781659
PMCPMC6875416

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