Bone Remodeling and Bone Loss Around Subcrestal Implants: Two Distinct Entities

Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2023 Aug 10;43(4):410-411. doi: 10.11607/prd.2023.4.e.

Abstract

Peri-implant marginal bone stability is one of the main features used to evaluate the long-term success of implant therapy. Radiographic marginal bone loss (MBL) up to 2 mm during the first year of function, followed by a maximum of 0.2 mm of loss annually, was among the traditionally accepted criteria defining implant success. Nowadays, improvements in implant design and clinical protocols allow for better preservation of peri-implant bone levels during the physiologic bone remodeling phase.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Alveolar Bone Loss*
  • Bone Remodeling
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous / methods
  • Dental Implants*
  • Humans

Substances

  • Dental Implants