The effect of osseodensification on implant stability and bone density: A prospective observational study
Aseel R Hindi, Salwan Y. Bede
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The aims of this study were to evaluate the effect of implant site preparation in low-density bone using osseodensification method in terms of implant stability changes during the osseous healing period and peri-implant bone density using CBCT. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This prospective observational clinical study included 24 patients who received 46 dental implants that were installed in low-density bone using the osseodensification method. CBCT was used to measure the bone density pre- and postoperatively and implant stability was measured using Periotest® immediately after implant insertion and then after 6 weeks and 12 weeks postoperatively. The data were analyzed using paired t-test and the probability value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: =0.0814). CONCLUSIONS: Osseodensification, implant stability, low-density bone.