Effectiveness of bone expansion, compacting and densification in narrow alveolar crests: a systematic review and a meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2025.1630495
Abstract: Background The treatment of edentulism with dental implants is a common and reliable procedure with high medium- and long-term survival rates. Primary stability in the bone is vitally important to prevent micro-movements at the beginning… read more here.
Keywords: review; densification; expansion; bone ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Dental Implant Stability in Narrow Alveolar Ridges Utilizing Osseodensification Technique Versus Screw Expansion: A Randomized Single Blinded Clinical Trial
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DOI: 10.4103/denthyp.denthyp_89_23
Abstract: Introduction: We aimed to compare the implant stability quotient (ISQ) values of endosteal dental implants (DIs) inserted into narrow alveolar ridges via osseodensification (OD) versus manual screw expansion (SE). Methods: Nineteen patients were randomized into… read more here.
Keywords: implant stability; stability; screw expansion; alveolar ridges ... See more keywords