The Influence of Bone Thickness on Facial Marginal Bone Response: Stage 1 Placement Through Stage 2 Uncovering

Abstract

Significantly greater amounts of facial bone loss were associated with implants that failed to integrate. As the bone thickness approached 1.8 to 2 mm, bone loss decreased significantly and some evidence of bone gain was seen. There was no statistically or clinically significant difference in bone response between HA-coated and non-HA-coated implants.