A comparison between bone grafting and non-grafting of immediately placed implants in the molar area
| dc.contributor.author | Van der Linden, Wynand Johan | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-02-14T09:32:07Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-02-14T09:32:07Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.description | A research report submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Science in Dentistry to the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, School of Oral Health Sciences, Johannesburg, 2023 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Aim: This study aims to investigate the outcome of placing a bone graft material into the residual socket space of a fresh molar extraction socket, treated flapless after an implant has been placed compared with a control group at three months. Methodology: This prospective, randomized, control, double-blind clinical trial will evaluate the difference in ridge width between a control and intervention (grafting) group at baseline and three months postoperatively. All cases were evaluated using pre-operative (T0) and three months postoperative (T1) impression models. Horizontal measurements were taken at 3 levels (2, 4, and 6mm). Vertical point measurements were done at 3 points (A, B, and, C) and compared between the two groups. Results: The study consisted of 22 participants, 11 in the control and 11 in the grafting group with a mean age of 49.5 years. Majority of the cases presented in the mandible (64%) with one case of implant failure. Bone loss was perceived to be greater in the control group after 3 months compared to the loss observed in the grafting group. The difference in the loss of ridge width between the control and grafting groups was insignificant (p-value>0.05). Conclusion: The difference in the loss of ridge width between the control and grafting group was insignificant (p-value>0.05), owing to the study’s small sample size. Less bone resorption was observed in the grafting group at 3 months post– implant placement, however, the long-term follow-up would be required to determine the effectiveness of the bone graft. Further studies with larger population samples and increased follow-up time (6 months, 12 months, and 24 months) should be considered to determine the long-term benefit of bone grafting done simultaneously with tooth extraction and immediate implant placement. | |
| dc.description.librarian | TL (2024) | |
| dc.faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10539/37615 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.school | School of Oral Health Sciences | |
| dc.subject | Bone graft | |
| dc.subject | Residual socket | |
| dc.subject | Grafting | |
| dc.subject.other | SDG-3: Good health and well-being | |
| dc.title | A comparison between bone grafting and non-grafting of immediately placed implants in the molar area | |
| dc.type | Dissertation |