Group 5 ITI Consensus Report: Implant placement and loading protocols

Dean Morton, Daniel Wismeijer, Stephen Chen, Adam Hamilton, Julia Wittneben, Paolo Casentini, Luiz Gonzaga, Rafael Lazarin, William Martin, Pedro Molinero-Mourelle, Barbara Obermailer, Waldemar D Polido, Ali Tahmaseb, Daniel Thoma, Anja Zembic

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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Working Group 5 was convened to discuss and find consensus on the topics of implant placement and loading protocols associated with single missing teeth in the anterior maxilla (aesthetic zone). Consensus statements, clinical recommendations, patient perspectives and future research suggestions were developed and presented to the plenary for discussion and approval.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two systematic reviews were developed and submitted prior to the conference. The group considered in detail the systematic reviews and developed statements, clinical recommendations, patient perspectives and future research suggestions based on the findings of the reviews and experience of group members. Definitive versions were developed after presentation to and discussion by the plenary.

RESULTS: Five consensus statements were developed and approved from each systematic review. Twelve clinical recommendations were developed by the group based on both reviews and experience. Three patient perspectives were developed, and five suggestions made for future research.

CONCLUSIONS: Based on the findings of the systematic reviews and experience of group members, the Type 1A protocol (immediate placement and immediate loading), when utilized in the anterior maxilla under favorable conditions, is considered predictable and is associated with high survival rates. The procedure is considered clinically viable and is associated with aesthetic outcomes, although surgical, technical, and biological complications can occur.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)349-356
Number of pages8
JournalClinical Oral Implants Research
Volume34
Issue numberS26
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2023
Event7th ITI Consensus Conference - Lisbon, Portugal
Duration: 2 May 20234 May 2023

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