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IMPLANT SURGICAL

PROCEDURE

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CONTENTS General principles of implant surgery

Patient preparation Implant site preparationOne stage versus two stage implant

surgeries Two stage “submerged” implant

placementFlap designs, incisions and reflection Implant site preparationFlap closure and suturingPost operative careSecond stage exposure surgery

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One stage “non-submerged” implant placementFlap designs, incisions and elevation Implant site preparationFlap closure and suturingPostoperative care

Conclusion

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GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF IMPLANT SURGERY

Patient preparation

Implant site preparation

One stage Vs two stage implant surgery

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PATIENT PREPARATION

1. Explanation of risks and benefits to the

patient.

2. Written / Informed consent

3. Local or General Anesthesia depending

on patient’s needs.

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BASIC PRINCIPLES OF IMPLANT THERAPY1. Implants must be sterile and made of a biocompatible material

(e.g., titanium).

2. Implant site preparation should be performed under sterile

conditions.

3. Implant site preparation should be completed with an atraumatic

surgical technique that avoids overheating of the bone during

preparation of the recipient site.

4. Implants should be placed with good initial stability.

5. Implants should be allowed to heal without loading or micro-

movement (i.e., undisturbed healing period to allow for

osseointegration) for 2 to 4 or 4 to 6 months, depending on the

bone density, bone maturation, and implant stability.

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SURGICAL SITE PREPARATION1. Patient drape

2. Rinsing or swabbing the mouth with chlorhexidine

gluconate for 1 to 2 minutes immediately before the

procedure.

3. Atraumatic implant site preparation.

4. Avoid damage to bone or vital structures

5. Copious irrigation to avoid heating and debris

removal.

6. The implant must be placed in healthy bone.

7. The surgical site should be kept aseptic.

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OPERATIVE REQUIREMENTS1. Good operating light

2. Good high volume suction

3. A dental chair which can be adjusted by foot controls

4. A surgical drilling unit which can deliver relatively high speeds (up to

3000 rpm) and low drilling speeds (down to about 10 rpm) with good

control of torque

5. An irrigation system for keeping bone cool during the drilling process

6. The appropriate surgical instrumentation for the implant system being

used and the surgical procedure

7. Sterile drapes, gowns, gloves, suction tubing etc.

8. The appropriate number and design of implants planned plus an

adequate stock to meet unexpected eventualities during surgery

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OPERATIVE REQUIREMENTS

9. The surgical stent

10. The complete radiographs including tomographs

11. A trained assistant

12. A third person to act as a get things in between to

and from the sterile and non-sterile environment.

13. Light handles should be autoclaved or covered

with sterile aluminum foil.

14. The instrument tray and any other surfaces which

are to be used are covered in sterile drapes.

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ONE STAGE VS TWO STAGE TECHNIQUE

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ONE STAGE TECHNIQUE

In the one-stage

approach, the implant or

the abutment emerges

through the

mucoperiosteum/gingival

tissue at the time of

implant placement.

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ADVANTAGES OF ONE STAGE Easier Mucogingival management

around the implant. Patient management is simplified

because a second stage exposure surgery is not necessary.

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TWO STAGE TECHNIQUE

In the two-stage approach, the top of the

implant and cover screw are completely

covered with the flap closure.

Implants are allowed to heal, without loading or

micro movement, for a period of time to allow

for osseointegration.

The implant must be surgically exposed

following an undisturbed healing period.

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In areas with dense cortical bone and good initial implant

support, the implants are left to heal undisturbed for a period of 2

to 4 months, whereas in areas of loose trabecular bone, grafted

sites, and sites with lesser implant stability, implants may be

allowed to heal for periods of 4 to 6 months or more.

Longer healing periods are indicated for implants placed in less

dense bone or when there is less initial implant stability (i.e.,

slight looseness caused by limited bone-to-implant contact),

regardless of jaw or specific anatomic location.

In the second-stage (exposure) surgery, the implant is uncovered

and a healing abutment is connected to allow emergence of the

implant/abutment through the soft tissues, thus facilitating

access to the implant from the oral cavity.

The restorative dentist then proceeds with the prosthodontic

aspects of the implant therapy (impressions and fabrication of

prosthesis) after soft tissue healing.

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ADVANTAGES OF 2ND STAGE SURGERY Situations that require simultaneous bone augmentation

procedures at the time of implant placement because

membranes can be covered by primary flap closure,

which will minimize postoperative exposure.

Prevents movement of the implant by the patient, who

may inadvertently bite on the healing abutment during

the healing period (one-stage protocol).

Mucogingival tissues can be augmented if desired at the

second-stage surgery in a two-stage protocol.

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TWO STAGE “SUBMERGED” IMPLANT PLACEMENT The first stage ends by

Suturing So the implant remains submerged and isolated

from the oral cavity. Mandible implants – 2 to 4 months Maxillary implants – 4 to 6 months

Longer periods – less dense bone Less initial implant stability

Shorter periods – More dense bone Altered surface microtopography

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In second stage The implant is uncovered and a healing

abutment is connected to allow emergence of the implant through the soft tissue, thus facilitating access to the implant from the oral cavity.

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TWO STAGE “SUBMERGED” IMPLANT PLACEMENT Flap design, incisions, and elevation

Vary slightly depending on the location and objective of the planned surgery.

Crestal The incision is made from along the crest of the ridge,

bisecting the existing zone of keratinized mucosa Adv. Easy to manage, results in less bleeding, less

edema, faster healing. Suturing placed generally do not interfere with the

healing. Remote

The incision is made some distance from the planned osteotomy site.

Layer suturing is indicated to minimize the bone graft exposure.

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INCISIONS

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IMPLANT SITE PREPARATION A mucoperiosteal (full-thickness) flap is

reflected up to or slightly beyond the level of

the mucogingival junction, exposing the

alveolar ridge of the implant surgical sites.

Elevated flaps may be sutured to the buccal

mucosa or the opposing teeth to keep the

surgical site open during the surgery.

The bone at the implant site(s) must be

thoroughly debrided of all granulation tissue.

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Once the flaps are reflected and the bone is

prepared (i.e., all granulation tissue removed and

knife-edge ridges flattened), the implant osteotomy

site can be prepared.

A series of drills are used to prepare the osteotomy

site precisely and incrementally for an implant.

A surgical guide or stent is inserted, checked for

proper positioning, and used throughout the

procedure to direct the proper implant placement.

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Tissue management f or a two-stage implant placement. A, Crestal incision made along the crest of the ridge, bisecting the existing zone of keratinized mucosa. B, Full-thickness flap is raised buccally and lingually to the level ofthe mucogingival junction. A narrow, sharp ridge can be surgically reduced/contoured to provide a reasonably f lat bed f or the implant.

C, Implant is placed in the prepared osteotomy site.

D, Tissue approximation to achieve primary flap closurewithout tension

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IMPLANT SITE PREPARATION

Sequence of drills used for standard-diameter (4.0-mm) implant site osteotomy preparation:

round,2-mm twist, pilot, 3-mm twist, and countersink. Bone tap (not shown here) is an optional drill that is sometimes used in dense bonebefore implant placement.

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A series of drills are used to prepare the osteotomy site precisely and incrementally for an implant. A surgical guide or stent is inserted, checked for proper positioning, and used throughout the procedure to direct the proper implant placement.

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ROUND BUR A small round bur (or spiral drill) is used to mark

the implant site(s). The surgical guide is removed, and the initial marks are checked for their appropriate buccal-lingual and mesial-distal location, as well as the positions relative to each other and adjacent teeth.

Slight modifications may be necessary to adjust spatial relationships and to avoid minor ridge defects. Any changes should be compared to the prosthetically-driven surgical guide positions.

Each marked site is then prepared to a depth of 1 to 2 mm with a round drill, breaking through the cortical bone and creating a starting point for the 2-mm twist drill.

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ROUND BUR/ SPIRAL DRILL

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2MM TWIST DRILL

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TWIST DRILLS (TO ENLARGE THE OSTEOTOMY SITE TO TILL REQUIRED DIAMETER)

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PILOT DRILL

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GUIDE PINS

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DEPTH GAUGE

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COUNTER SINK DRILL

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BONE TAP

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As the final step in preparing the osteotomy site

in dense cortical bone, a tapping procedure may

be necessary.

With self-tapping implants being almost

universal, there is less need for a tapping

procedure in most sites.

However, in dense cortical bone or when placing

longer implants into moderately dense bone, it is

prudent to tap the bone (create threads in the

osteotomy site) before implant placement to

facilitate implant insertion and to reduce the risk

of implant binding.

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It is better to allow the threaded implant to

“cut” its own path into the osteotomy site.

Bone tapping and implant insertion are both

done at very slow speeds (e.g., 20 to 40 rpm).

All other drills in the sequence are used at

higher speeds (800 to 1500 rpm).

It is important to create a recipient site that is

very accurate in size and angulation.

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In partially edentulous cases, limited jaw opening or

proximity to adjacent teeth may prevent appropriate

positioning of the drills in posterior edentulous areas.

In fact, implant therapy may be contraindicated in some

patients because of a lack of inter occlusal clearance, lack of

interdental space, or a lack of access for the

instrumentation.

Therefore a combination of longer drills and shorter drills,

with or without extensions, may be necessary.

Anticipating these needs before surgery facilitates the

procedure and improves the results.

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When wide-diameter drills are used for implant

site preparation, it is advisable to reduce the

drilling speed, according to the manufacturer's

guidelines, to prevent overheating the bone.

Copious external irrigation is critical. In the

case of wide diameter implants, a specific pilot

drill is often indicated as a transition between

each of the subsequent wider drills.

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Implant site preparation (osteotomy ) for a 4.0-mm diameter, 10 mm length screw-type, threaded (external hex) implant in a subcrestal position. A, Initial marking or preparation of the implant site with a round bur. B, Use of a 2-mm twist drill to establish depth and align the implant. C, Guide pin is placed in the osteotomy site to confirm position and angulation. D, Pilot drill is used to increase the diameter of the coronal aspect of the osteotomy site.

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E, Final drill used is the 3- mm twist drill to finish preparation of the osteotomy site. F, Countersink drill is used to widen the entrance of the recipient site and allow for the subcrestal placement of the implant collar and cover screw. G, Implant is inserted into the prepared osteotomy site with a handpiece or handheld driver. note: In systems that use an implant mount, it would be removed prior toplacement of the cover screw. H, Cover screw is placed and soft tissues are closed and sutured

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WRENCH / RATCHET: FITS ON TOP OF FIXTURE MOUNT & USED TO TIGHTEN FIXTURE AFTER PLACEMENT.

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IMPLANT FIXTURES

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COVER SCREW

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FLAP CLOSURE AND SUTURING

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Once the implants are inserted and the cover screws secured, the

surgical sites should be thoroughly irrigated with sterile saline to

remove debris and clean the wound.

Proper closure of the flap over the implant(s) is essential.

One of the most important aspects of flap management is

achieving good approximation and primary closure of the tissues

in a tension free manner.

This is achieved by incising the periosteum (innermost layer of

full-thickness flap), which is non-elastic.

Once the periosteum is released, the flap becomes very elastic

and is able to be stretched over the implant(s) without tension.

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One suturing technique that consistently provides the

desired result is a combination of alternating

horizontal mattress and interrupted sutures.

Horizontal mattress sutures evert the wound edges

and approximate the inner, connective tissue surfaces

of the flap to facilitate closure and wound healing.

Interrupted sutures help to bring the wound edges

together, counterbalancing the eversion caused by

the horizontal mattress sutures.

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POST OPERATIVE CARE

Simple implant surgery in a healthy patient usually

does not require antibiotic therapy.

However, patients can be premedicated with

antibiotics (e.g., amoxicillin, 500 mg three times a

day [tid]) starting 1 hour before the surgery and

continuing for 1 week postoperatively if the surgery

is extensive, if it requires bone augmentation, or if

the patient is medically compromised.

Postoperative swelling is likely after flap surgery.

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This is particularly true when the periosteum has been

incised (released).

As a preventive measure, patients should apply an ice

pack to the area intermittently for 20 minutes (on and

off) over the first 24 to 48 hours.

Chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinses can be prescribed to

facilitate plaque control, especially in the days after

surgery when oral hygiene is typically poorer. Adequate

pain medication should be prescribed (e.g., ibuprofen,

600 to 800 mg tid).

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Patients should be instructed to maintain a relatively

soft diet after surgery.

Then, as soft tissue healing progresses, they can

gradually return to a normal diet.

Patients should also refrain from tobacco and alcohol

use at least 1 week before and several weeks after

surgery.

Provisional restorations, whether fixed or removable,

should be checked and adjusted so that

impingement on the surgical area is avoided.

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SECOND STAGE EXPOSURE SURGERY For implants placed using a two-stage

“submerged” protocol, a second-stage

exposure surgery is necessary after the

prescribed healing period.

Thin soft tissue with an adequate amount of

keratinized attached gingiva, along with

good oral hygiene, ensures healthier peri-

implant soft tissues and better clinical

results

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OBJECTIVES OF SECOND STAGE TECHNIQUE

1. To expose the submerged implant without

damaging the surrounding bone.

2. To control the thickness of the soft tissue

surrounding the implant.

3. To preserve or create attached keratinized

tissue around the implant.

4. To facilitate oral hygiene.

5. To ensure proper abutment seating.

6. To preserve soft tissue aesthetics.

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SIMPLE CIRCULAR “PUNCH” INCISION In areas with sufficient zones of keratinized tissue,

the gingiva covering the head of the implant can

be exposed with a circular or “punch” incision

Alternatively, a crestal incision through the middle

of the keratinized tissue and full-thickness flap

reflection can be used to expose implants.

This latter approach may be necessary when bone

has grown over the implant and needs to be

removed.

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Clinical view of stage two, implant exposure surgery in a case with adequate keratinized tissue. A, Simple circular “punch” incision used to expose implant when sufficient keratinized tissue is present around the implant(s). B, Implant exposed. C, Healing abutment attached. D, Final restoration in place, achieving an esthetic result with a good zone of keratinized tissue.

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Clinical v iew of stage two implant exposure surgery in a case with inadequate keratinized tissue. A, Two endosseous implants were placed 4 months previously and are ready to be exposed. B, Two vertical incisions are connected by crestal incision.C, Buccal partial thickness flap is sutured to the periosteum apical to the emerging implants. D, Gingival tissue coronal to the cover screws is excised using the gingivectomy technique. E, Cover screws are removed, and heads of the implants are cleared. F, Abutments are placed. Visual inspection ensures intimate contact between the abutments and the implants.

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G, Healing at 2 to 3 weeks after second-stage surgery .

H, Four months after the final restoration. Note the healthy band of keratinized attached gingiv a around the implants.

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PARTIAL THICKNESS REPOSITIONED FLAP If a minimal zone of keratinized tissue exists at

the implant site, a partial-thickness flap technique can be used to fulfill the objective of the second-stage surgery (exposing the implant) while increasing the width of keratinized tissue.

A partial-thickness flap is then raised in such a manner that a nonmobile, firm periosteum remains attached to the underlying bone. The flap, containing a narrow band of keratinized tissue, is then repositioned to the facial side of the emerging head of the implant and sutured to the periosteum with a fine needle and resorbable suture such as a 5.0 gut suture

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A partial-thickness flap is apically displaced and sutured to the periosteum without exposing the alveolar bone.

A free gingival graft may be harvested from the palate and sutured to the periosteum on the labial surface of the implants to increase the zone of keratinized tissue.

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A, Partial-thickness f lap is created from the lingual aspect of thecrest toward the labial surf ace in order to preserve the keratinized tissue on the crest (over the implant). note: This tissue might be excised in a simple implant exposure.

B, The split-thickness f lap is repositioned to the labial surf ace. C, The f lap is sutured to the periosteum at a more apical position preserving the amount of keratinized tissue (arrows).

Finally , the remaining connectiv e tissue over the cover screw (B) is excised with a sharp blade to expose the implant. Care should be taken to avoid removing keratinized tissue from the lingual aspect of the implant.

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After the flap is repositioned and secured with periosteal sutures, the excess tissue coronal to the cover screw is excised, usually with a surgical blade.

When the excess tissue over the cover screw is removed or displaced, the outline of the cover screw is visible.

A sharp blade is used to eliminate all tissues coronal to the cover screw.

The cover screw is then removed, the head of the implant is thoroughly cleaned of any soft or hard tissue overgrowth, and the healing abutments or standard abutments are placed on the implant

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POST OPERATIVE CARE remind the patient of the need for good

oral hygiene around the implant and adjacent teeth.

rinse can be used to enhance oral hygiene for the initial few weeks after implant exposure.

oral hygiene procedures to avoid dislodging any repositioned or grafted soft tissues.

any direct pressure or movement directed toward the soft tissue from a provisional prosthesis can delay healing and should be avoided.

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Impressions for the final prosthesis fabrication can begin about 2 to 6 weeks after implant exposure surgery, depending on healing and maturation of soft tissues.

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ONE STAGE “NON-SUBMERGED” IMPLANT PLACEMENT

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In the one-stage implant surgical approach, a second implant exposure surgery is not needed because the implant is exposed (per gingival) from the time of implant placement

In the standard (classic) implant protocol, the implants are left unloaded and undisturbed for a period similar to that for implants placed in the two-stage approach (i.e., in areas with dense cortical bone and good

initial implant support, the implants are left to heal undisturbed for a period of 2 to 4 months,

whereas in areas of loose trabecular bone, grafted sites, and/or minimal implant support, they may be allowed to heal for periods of 4 to 6 months or more).

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In the one-stage surgical approach, the implant or the healing abutment protrudes about 2 to 3 mm from the bone crest, and the flaps are adapted around the implant/abutment.

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FLAP DESIGN, INCISIONS, AND ELEVATION The flap design for the one-stage surgical

approach is always a crestal incision bisecting the existing keratinized tissue.

Facial and lingual flaps in posterior areas should be carefully thinned before total reflection to minimize the soft tissue thickness (if needed or desired).

The soft tissue is not thinned in anterior or other esthetic areas of the mouth to maintain tissue height and to minimize metallic implant components from showing through tissue.

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IMPLANT SITE PREPARATION The primary difference is that the

coronal aspect of the implant or the healing abutment (two-stage implant) is placed about 2 to 3 mm above the bone crest and the soft tissues are approximated around the implant/implant abutment.

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FLAP CLOSURE AND SUTURING The keratinized edges of the flap are

sutured with single interrupted sutures around the implant.

Depending on the clinician's preference, the wound may be sutured with resorbable or nonresorbable sutures.

When keratinized tissue is abundant, scalloping around the implant(s) provides better flap adaptation.

However, if minimal keratinized tissue exists in an area, tissues should remain thick and soft tissue augmentation may be indicated.

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POST OPERATIVE CARE The postoperative care for one-stage

surgical approach is similar to that for the two-stage surgical approach except that the cover screw or healing abutment is exposed to the oral cavity.

Patients are advised to avoid chewing in the area of the implant.

Prosthetic appliances should not be used if direct chewing forces can be transmitted to the implant, particularly in the early healing period (first 4 to 8 weeks).

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CONCLUSION It is essential to understand and follow

basic guidelines to achieve osseointegration predictably.

Fundamentals must be followed for implant placement and implant exposure surgery.

These fundamentals apply to all implant systems.

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Carranza’s Clinical Periodontology, 10th Edition and 11th Edition

Lindhe, Lang, Karring. Clinical Periodontology & Implant Dentistry, 5th Edition.

Carle E. Misch. Contemporary Implant Dentistry. 3rd edition.