Platform Switching of Dental Implants: Panacea For Crestal Bone Loss?
Published: February 1, 2009 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2009/.432
DESHPANDE SAEE S*, SARIN SOUMIL P**, PARKHEDKAR R D ***
*M.D.S.,Lecturer,Department of Prosthodontics,VSPM’s Dental College & Hospital,Nagpur,(India)**M.D.S.,Senior Resident,Department of Prosthodontics, PGIMER,Chandigarh,(India)***M.D.S., Professor,Department of Prosthodontics,Government Dental College & Hospital,Nagpur.(India)
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Dr.Saee Deshpande,I-7 Sagar Palace,Laxminagar,Nagpur–22,(India). Ph.No.(Mob.)+91 9225213204,E-mail: drsaee@sify.com
Crestal bone loss has been documented as one of the important factors that affect the long term prognosis of a dental implant. Various factors responsible for crestal bone loss have been reviewed. The concept of platform switching has been described on a histological basis. Its clinical benefits are discussed. A finite element analysis was performed to assess the mechanical behaviour of platform switched implants, which shows reduced crestal stress values under occlusal loads.
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