Long term crestal bone maintenance compared to traditional surfaces
Clinical evaluation of laser microtexturing for soft tissue and bone attachment to dental implants.
GE Pecora, R Ceccarelli, M. Bonelli, H. Alexander, JL Ricci.
Implant Dentistry. Volume 18(1). February 2009. pp. 57-66.
15 Patients
40 Implants
37 Months
5 Centers
The purpose of this study was to evaluate Laser-Lok implants and their ability to maintain crestal bone by creating a connective tissue seal, compared to traditional implants.
Study Results
Crestal Bone Loss
Laser-Lok implants significantly reduced crestal bone loss compared to traditional surfaces.
-.59 mm
Laser-Lok
-1.94 mm
Traditional
Probing Depth (mm)
The consistent difference in probing depth between Laser-Lok and control implants demonstrates the formation of a stable soft-tissue seal above the bone surrounding Laser-Lok implants.
Laser-Lok
Traditional
Study Conclusion
Soft tissue seal above the bone has been established in Laser-Lok implant sites
3 year post-op Laser-Lok surface enables the reduction of crestal bone loss
Laser-Lok was numerically superior to the control implant at each month for the implants in the mandible and maxilla