Evaluation of volumetric bone loss during osteotomy between crestal implant and basal implant before implant placement

Abstract

Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the volumetric bone loss during osteotomy using CBCT immediately after placement of BOI (Basal Osseo-integrated Implant) & Crestal implants followed by immediate loading. Material & Methods: The study included 20 patients reporting to the Outpatient department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The patients were randomly allotted to two groups. Group A (n=10) received BOI implant and Group B (n= 10) received Crestal implants in maxillary & mandibular anterior region. Volumetric analysis was performed with the post-operative radiological examination using cone bean computed tomography (CBCT). Results: The mean volumetric bone loss between Triple Disc BOI & Crestal Implant was 46.91 & 115.55 mm 3 respectively. Conclusion: This study has shown that in patients with atrophied ridges disc implant can be used without any other augmentation procedure whereas in patients with ideal ridges conventional root form implant gives better esthetic & functional results.