Documentation
Studies
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1.1. Clinical Studies

  1. Döring K, Eisenmann E, Stiller M:
    Functional and esthetic considerations for single-tooth Ankylos implant-crowns: 8 years of clinical performance.
    The Journal of oral implantology; 2004; 30 (3): 198-209 
            
  2. Eccellente T, Piombino M, Piattelli A, Perrotti V, Iezzi G:
    A new treatment concept for immediate loading of implants inserted in the edentulous mandible.
    Quintessence Int; 2010; 41 (6): 489-495 
        
  3. Kocar M, Seme K, Hren NI:
    Characterization of the Normal Bacterial Flora in Peri-implant Sulci of Partially and Completely Edentulous Patients.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2010; 25 (4): 690-698 
                        
  4. Liskmann S, Zilmer M, Vihalemm T, Salum O, Fischer K:
    Correlation of peri-implant health and myeloperoxidase levels: a cross-sectional clinical study.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2004; 15 (5): 546-552  
          
  5. Liskmann S, Vihalemm T, Salum O, Zilmer K, Fischer K, Zilmer M:
    Characterization of the antioxidant profile of human saliva in peri-implant health and disease.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2007; 18 (1): 27-33 
          
  6. Morris HF, Winkler S, Ochi S:
    The ankylos endosseous dental implant: assessment of stability up to 18 months with the Periotest.
    The Journal of oral implantology; 2000; 26 (4): 291-299 
        
  7. Morris HF, Ochi S, Rodriguez A, Lambert PM:
    AICRG, Part IV: Patient satisfaction reported for Ankylos implant prostheses.
    The Journal of oral implantology; 2004; 30 (3): 152-161 
           
  8. Petrovic L, Schlegel KA, Wiltfang J, Neukam FW, Rupprecht S:
    Preclinical animal study and clinical trial of modified extraoral craniofacial implants.
    J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg; 2007; 60 (6): 615-621  
             
  9. Rabel A, Kohler SG:
    Microbiological study on the prognosis of immediate implant and periodontal disease.
    Mund Kiefer Gesichtschir; 2006; 10 (1): 7-13  
           
  10. Rabel A, Kohler SG, Schmidt-Westhausen AM:
    Clinical study on the primary stability of two dental implant systems with resonance frequency analysis.
    Clin Oral Investig; 2007; 11 (3): 257-265  
           
  11. Romanos GE, Nentwig GH:
    Immediate loading using cross-arch fixed restorations in heavy smokers: nine consecutive case reports for edentulous arches.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2008; 23 (3): 513-519 
           
  12. Romanos GE, Nentwig GH:
    Immediate functional loading in the maxilla using implants with platform switching: five-year results.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2009; 24 (6): 1106-1112 
           
  13. Schlegel KA, Schultze-Mosgau S, Eitner S, Wiltfang J, Rupprecht S:
    Clinical trial of modified ankylos implants for extraoral use in cranio- and maxillofacial surgery.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2004; 19 (5): 716-720 
           
  14. Sethi A, Kaus T, Sochor P, Axmann-Krcmar D, Chanavaz M:
    Evolution of the concept of angulated abutments in implant dentistry: 14-year clinical data.
    Implant Dent; 2002; 11 (1): 41-48 
           
  15. Shin YK, Han CH, Heo SJ, Kim S, Chun HJ:
    Radiographic evaluation of marginal bone level around implants with different neck designs after 1 year.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2006; 21 (5): 789-794 
           
  16. Wittwer G, Adeyemo WL, Schicho K, Gigovic N, Turhani D, Enislidis G:
    Computer-guided flapless transmucosal implant placement in the mandible: a new combination of two innovative techniques.
    Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod; 2006; 101 (6): 718-723 
          
  17. Wittwer G, Adeyemo WL, Schicho K, Figl M, Enislidis G:
    Navigated flapless transmucosal implant placement in the mandible: a pilot study in 20 patients.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2007; 22 (5): 801-807 

       

1.2. Multicenter Study

  1. Morris HF, Ochi S, Crum P, Orenstein IH, Winkler S:
    AICRG, PART I: A 6-Year multicentered, multidisciplinary clinical study of a new and innovative implant design.
    The Journal of oral implantology; 2004; 30 (3): 125-133 

                  

1.3. Prospective Studies

  1. Abboud M, Koeck B, Stark H, Wahl G, Paillon R:
    Immediate loading of single-tooth implants in the posterior region.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2005; 20 (1): 61-68 
         
  2. Chou CT, Morris HF, Ochi S, Walker L, DesRosiers D:
    AICRG, PART II: Crestal bone loss associated with the Ankylos implant: Loading to 36 month.
    The Journal of oral implantology; 2004; 30 (3): 134-143 
          
  3. Crespi R, Cappare P, Gherlone E:
    Radiographic evaluation of marginal bone levels around platform-switched and non-platform-switched implants used in an immediate loading protocol.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2009; 24 (5): 920-926 
                     
  4. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Gehrke P, Felice P, Carinci F:
    Five-year outcome of 111 immediate nonfunctional single restorations.
    The Journal of oral implantology; 2006; 32 (6): 277-285 
          
  5. Degidi M, Nardi D, Piattelli A:
    Prospective study with a 2-year follow-up on immediate implant loading in the edentulous mandible with a definitive restoration using intra-oral welding.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2010; 21 (4): 379-385 
                    
  6. Eitner S, Schlegel A, Emeka N, Holst S, Will J, Hamel J:
    Comparing bar and double-crown attachments in implant-retained prosthetic reconstruction: a follow-up investigation.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2008; 19 (5): 530-537 
                             
  7. Morris HF, Winkler S, Ochi S, Kanaan A:
    A new implant designed to maximize contact with trabecular bone: survival to 18 months.
    The Journal of oral implantology; 2001; 27 (4): 164-173 
                            
  8. Morris HF, Ochi S, Crum P, Orenstein IH, Winkler S:
    AICRG, PART I: A 6-Year multicentered, multidisciplinary clinical study of a new and innovative implant design.
    The Journal of oral implantology; 2004; 30 (3): 125-133 
                   
  9. Morris HF, Ochi S, Plezia R, Gilbert H, Dent CD, Pikulski J, Lambert PM:
    AICRG, Part III: The influence of antibiotic use on the survival of a new implant design.
    The Journal of oral implantology; 2004; 30 (3): 144-151 
                          
  10. Morris HF, Ochi S, Orenstein IH, Petrazzuolo VA:
    AICRG, Part V: Factors influencing implant stability at placement and their influence on survival of Ankylos implants.
    The Journal of oral implantology; 2004; 30 (3): 162-170 
                       
  11. Romanos GE, Nentwig GH:
    Immediate versus delayed functional loading of implants in the posterior mandible: a 2-year prospective clinical study of 12 consecutive cases.
    The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry; 2006; 26 (5): 459-469 
                      
  12. Wittwer G, Adeyemo WL, Schicho K, Birkfellner W, Enislidis G:
    Prospective randomized clinical comparison of 2 dental implant navigation systems.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2007; 22 (5): 785-790 

         

1.4. Retrospective Studies

  1. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Carinci F:
    Immediate loaded dental implants: comparison between fixtures inserted in postextractive and healed bone sites.
    J Craniofac Surg; 2007; 18 (4): 965-971 
        
  2. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Iezzi G, Carinci F:
    Immediately loaded short implants: analysis of a case series of 133 implants.
    Quintessence Int; 2007; 38 (3): 193-201 
          
  3. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Iezzi G, Carinci F:
    Wide-diameter implants: analysis of clinical outcome of 304 fixtures.
    Journal of periodontology; 2007; 78 (1): 52-58 
        
  4. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Carinci F:
    Clinical outcome of narrow diameter implants: a retrospective study of 510 implants.
    Journal of periodontology; 2008; 79 (1): 49-54 
         
  5. Donovan R, Fetner A, Koutouzis T, Lundgren T:
    Crestal bone changes around implants with reduced abutment diameter placed non-submerged and at subcrestal positions: a 1-year radiographic evaluation.
    Journal of periodontology; 2010; 81 (3): 428-434
  6. Koutouzis T, Fetner M, Fetner A, Lundgren T: 
    Retrospective evaluation of crestal bone changes around implants with reduced abutment diameter placed non-submerged and at subcrestal positions: the effect of bone grafting at implant placement.
    Journal of periodontology; 2011; 82 (2): 234-242
         
  7. Lin Y, Li JH, Qiu LX, Di P, Hu XL, Wang X:
    [A clinical retrospective study of 10 years implant results].
    Chin J Stomatol Zhonghua Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi; 2006; 41 (3): 131-135 
         
  8. Romanos GE, Nentwig GH:
    Single molar replacement with a progressive thread design implant system: a retrospective clinical report.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2000; 15 (6): 831-836 
         
  9. Sakka S, Krenkel C:
    Simultaneous maxillary sinus lifting and implant placement with autogenous parietal bone graft: Outcome of 17 cases.
    J Craniomaxillofac Surg; 2010     

             

1.5. Literature Reviews

  1. Abrahamsson I, Berglundh T:
    Effects of different implant surfaces and designs on marginal bone-level alterations: a review.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2009; 20 Suppl 4 207-215 
        
  2. Atieh MA, Payne AG, Duncan WJ, Cullinan MP:
    Immediate restoration/loading of immediately placed single implants: is it an effective bimodal approach?
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2009; 20 (7): 645-659 
         
  3. Atieh MA, Ibrahim HM, Atieh AH:
    Platform Switching for Marginal Bone Preservation Around Dental Implants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Journal of periodontology; 2010
        
  4. Cordaro L, Torsello F, Roccuzzo M:
    Implant loading protocols for the partially edentulous posterior mandible.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2009; 24 Suppl 158-168 
       
  5. Deporter D:
    Dental implant design and optimal treatment outcomes.
    The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry; 2009; 29 (6): 625-633 
        
  6. Esposito M, Grusovin MG, Willings M, Coulthard P, Worthington HV:
    The effectiveness of immediate, early, and conventional loading of dental implants: a Cochrane systematic review of randomized controlled clinical trials.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2007; 22 (6): 893-904 
        
  7. Esposito M, Grusovin MG, Coulthard P, Worthington HV:
    Different loading strategies of dental implants: a Cochrane systematic review of randomised controlled clinical trials.
    Eur J Oral Implat; 2008; 1 (4): 259-276 
        
  8. Esposito M, Grusovin MG, Achille H, Coulthard P, Worthington HV:
    Interventions for replacing missing teeth: different times for loading dental implants.
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev; 2009; (1): CD003878 
       
  9. Grutter L, Belser UC:
    Implant loading protocols for the partially edentulous esthetic zone.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2009; 24 Suppl 169-179 
         
  10. Jung RE, Schneider D, Ganeles J, Wismeijer D, Zwahlen M, Hammerle CH, Tahmaseb A:
    Computer technology applications in surgical implant dentistry: a systematic review.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2009; 24 Suppl 92-109 
        
  11. Lambrecht JT, Cardone E, Kuhl S:
    Status report on dental implantology in Switzerland in 2006. A cross-sectional survey.
    Eur J Oral Implantol; 2010; 3 (1): 71-74 
        
  12. Rocchietta I, Fontana F, Simion M:
    Clinical outcomes of vertical bone augmentation to enable dental implant placement: a systematic review.
    J Clin Periodontol; 2008; 35 (8 Suppl): 203-215 
        
  13. Romanos G, Froum S, Hery C, Cho SC, Tarnow D:
    Survival Rate of Immediately vs Delayed Loaded Implants: Analysis of the Current Literature.
    The Journal of oral implantology; 2010; 36 (4): 315-324 
        
  14. Theoharidou A, Petridis HP, Tzannas K, Garefis P:
    Abutment screw loosening in single-implant restorations: a systematic review.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2008; 23 (4): 681-690

Clinical Evaluation
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2.1. Success Rates

  1. Crespi R, Cappare P, Gherlone E:
    Radiographic evaluation of marginal bone levels around platform-switched and non-platform-switched implants used in an immediate loading protocol.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2009; 24 (5): 920-926 
       
  2. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Gehrke P, Felice P, Carinci F:
    Five-year outcome of 111 immediate nonfunctional single restorations.
    The Journal of oral implantology; 2006; 32 (6): 277-285 
       
  3. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Carinci F:
    Clinical outcome of narrow diameter implants: a retrospective study of 510 implants.
    Journal of periodontology; 2008; 79 (1): 49-54 
        
  4. Esposito M, Grusovin MG, Achille H, Coulthard P, Worthington HV:
    Interventions for replacing missing teeth: different times for loading dental implants.
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev; 2009; (1): CD003878 
       
  5. Lin Y, Li JH, Qiu LX, Di P, Hu XL, Wang X:
    [A clinical retrospective study of 10 years implant results].
    Chin J Stomatol Zhonghua Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi; 2006; 41 (3): 131-135 
             
  6. Morris HF, Ochi S, Crum P, Orenstein IH, Winkler S:
    AICRG, PART I: A 6-Year multicentered, multidisciplinary clinical study of a new and innovative implant design.
    The Journal of oral implantology; 2004; 30 (3): 125-133 
        
  7. Morris HF, Ochi S, Plezia R, Gilbert H, Dent CD, Pikulski J, Lambert PM:
    AICRG, Part III: The influence of antibiotic use on the survival of a new implant design.
    The Journal of oral implantology; 2004; 30 (3): 144-151 
        
  8. Morris HF, Ochi S, Rodriguez A, Lambert PM:
    AICRG, Part IV: Patient satisfaction reported for Ankylos implant prostheses.
    The Journal of oral implantology; 2004; 30 (3): 152-161 
        
  9. Morris HF, Ochi S, Orenstein IH, Petrazzuolo VA:
    AICRG, Part V: Factors influencing implant stability at placement and their influence on survival of Ankylos implants.
    The Journal of oral implantology; 2004; 30 (3): 162-170 
       
  10. Rocchietta I, Fontana F, Simion M:
    Clinical outcomes of vertical bone augmentation to enable dental implant placement: a systematic review.
    J Clin Periodontol; 2008; 35 (8 Suppl): 203-215 
       
  11. Romanos GE, Nentwig GH:
    Single molar replacement with a progressive thread design implant system: a retrospective clinical report.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2000; 15 (6): 831-836 
            
  12. Sakka S, Krenkel C:
    Simultaneous maxillary sinus lifting and implant placement with autogenous parietal bone graft: Outcome of 17 cases.
    J Craniomaxillofac Surg; 2010
       
  13. Sethi A, Kaus T, Sochor P, Axmann-Krcmar D, Chanavaz M:
    Evolution of the concept of angulated abutments in implant dentistry: 14-year clinical data.
    Implant Dent; 2002; 11 (1): 41-48 
       
  14. Wittwer G, Adeyemo WL, Schicho K, Gigovic N, Turhani D, Enislidis G:
    Computer-guided flapless transmucosal implant placement in the mandible: a new combination of two innovative techniques.
    Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod; 2006; 101 (6): 718-723 

          

2.2. Resonance Frequency Analysis (RFA)

  1. Degidi M, Perrotti V, Piattelli A, Iezzi G:
    Mineralized bone-implant contact and implant stability quotient in 16 human implants retrieved after early healing periods: a histologic and histomorphometric evaluation.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2010; 25 (1): 45-48 
       
  2. Rabel A, Kohler SG, Schmidt-Westhausen AM:
    Clinical study on the primary stability of two dental implant systems with resonance frequency analysis.
    Clin Oral Investig; 2007; 11 (3): 257-265 
       
  3. Roze J, Babu S, Saffarzadeh A, Gayet-Delacroix M, Hoornaert A, Layrolle P:
    Correlating implant stability to bone structure.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2009; 20 (10): 1140-1145 

         

2.3. The Peri-implant Bone (BIC / Bone Loss)

  1. Degidi M, Scarano A, Piattelli M, Piattelli A:
    Histologic evaluation of an immediately loaded titanium implant retrieved from a human after 6 months in function.
    The Journal of oral implantology; 2004; 30 (5): 289-296 
      
  2. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Iezzi G, Carinci F:
    Immediately loaded short implants: analysis of a case series of 133 implants.
    Quintessence Int; 2007; 38 (3): 193-201 
             
  3. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Iezzi G, Carinci F:
    Wide-diameter implants: analysis of clinical outcome of 304 fixtures.
    Journal of periodontology; 2007; 78 (1): 52-58 
       
  4. Degidi M, Perrotti V, Piattelli A, Iezzi G:
    Mineralized bone-implant contact and implant stability quotient in 16 human implants retrieved after early healing periods: a histologic and histomorphometric evaluation.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2010; 25 (1): 45-48 
         
  5. Donovan R, Fetner A, Koutouzis T, Lundgren T:
    Crestal bone changes around implants with reduced abutment diameter placed non-submerged and at subcrestal positions: a 1-year radiographic evaluation.
    Journal of periodontology; 2010; 81 (3): 428-434 
       
  6. Hermann F, Lerner H, Palti A:
    Factors influencing the preservation of the periimplant marginal bone.
    Implant Dent; 2007; 16 (2): 165-175
  7. Koutouzis T, Fetner M, Fetner A, Lundgren T: 
    Retrospective evaluation of crestal bone changes around implants with reduced abutment diameter placed non-submerged and at subcrestal positions: the effect of bone grafting at implant placement.
    Journal of periodontology; 2011; 82 (2): 234-242
  8. Romanos GE, Toh CG, Siar CH, Wicht H, Yacoob H, Nentwig GH: 
    Bone-implant interface around titanium implants under different loading conditions: a histomorphometrical analysis in the Macaca fascicularis monkey.
    Journal of periodontology; 2003; 74 (10): 1483-1490 
         
  9. Shin YK, Han CH, Heo SJ, Kim S, Chun HJ:
    Radiographic evaluation of marginal bone level around implants with different neck designs after 1 year.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2006; 21 (5): 789-794

Histological studies
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3.1. Human Studies

  1. Barros RR, Degidi M, Novaes AB, Piattelli A, Shibli JA, Iezzi G:
    Osteocyte density in the peri-implant bone of immediately loaded and submerged dental implants.
    Journal of periodontology; 2009; 80 (3): 499-504  
         
  2. Degidi M, Scarano A, Piattelli M, Piattelli A:
    Histologic evaluation of an immediately loaded titanium implant retrieved from a human after 6 months in function.
    The Journal of oral implantology; 2004; 30 (5): 289-296  
       
  3. Degidi M, Iezzi G, Scarano A, Piattelli A:
    Immediately loaded titanium implant with a tissue-stabilizing/maintaining design ('beyond platform switch') retrieved from man after 4 weeks: a histological and histomorphometrical evaluation.
    A case report. Clin Oral Implants Res; 2008; 19 (3): 276-282  
          
  4. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Shibli JA, Perrotti V, Iezzi G:
    Bone formation around immediately loaded and submerged dental implants with a modified sandblasted and Acid-etched surface after 4 and 8 weeks: a human histologic and histomorphometric analysis.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2009; 24 (5): 896-901 
        
  5. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Shibli JA, Perrotti V, Iezzi G:
    Bone formation around one-stage implants with a modified sandblasted and acid-etched surface. Human histological results at 4 weeks.
    The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry; 2009; 29 (6): 607-613
        
  6. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Shibli JA, Perrotti V, Iezzi G:
    Early bone formation around immediately restored implants with and without occlusal contact: a human histologic and histomorphometric evaluation. Case report.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2009; 24 (4): 734-739 
             
  7. Degidi M, Perrotti V, Strocchi R, Piattelli A, Iezzi G:
    Is insertion torque correlated to bone-implant contact percentage in the early healing period? A histological and histomorphometrical evaluation of 17 human-retrieved dental implants.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2009; 20 (8): 778-781 
        
  8. Degidi M, Perrotti V, Piattelli A, Iezzi G:
    Mineralized bone-implant contact and implant stability quotient in 16 human implants retrieved after early healing periods: a histologic and histomorphometric evaluation.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2010; 25 (1): 45-48 
       
  9. Romanos GE, Testori T, Degidi M, Piattelli A:
    Histologic and Histomorphometric Findings From Retrieved, Immediately Occlusally Loaded Implants in Humans.
    Journal of periodontology; 2005; 76 (11): 1823-1832 
        
  10. Romanos GE, Traini T, Johansson CB, Piattelli A:
    Biologic width and morphologic characteristics of soft tissues around immediately loaded implants: studies performed on human autopsy specimens.
    Journal of periodontology; 2010; 81 (1): 70-78 
       
  11. Roze J, Babu S, Saffarzadeh A, Gayet-Delacroix M, Hoornaert A, Layrolle P:
    Correlating implant stability to bone structure.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2009; 20 (10): 1140-1145 
         
  12. Sohn DS, Shin HI, Ahn MR, Lee JS:
    Piezoelectric vertical bone augmentation using the sandwich technique in an atrophic mandible and histomorphometric analysis of mineral allografts: a case report series.
    The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry; 2010; 30 (4): 383-391 

    

3.2. Animal Studies

  1. de Oliveira RR, Novaes AB, Jr., Papalexiou V, Muglia VA, Taba M, Jr.:
    Influence of interimplant distance on papilla formation and bone resorption: a clinical-radiographic study in dogs.
    The Journal of oral implantology; 2006; 32 (5): 218-227 
        
  2. de Oliveira RR, Novaes AB, Jr., Taba M, Jr., Papalexiou V, Muglia VA:
    Bone remodeling adjacent to Morse cone-connection implants with platform switch: a fluorescence study in the dog mandible.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2009; 24 (2): 257-266 
       
  3. Klongnoi B, Rupprecht S, Kessler P, Thorwarth M, Wiltfang J, Schlegel KA:
    Influence of platelet-rich plasma on a bioglass and autogenous bone in sinus augmentation. An explorative study.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2006; 17 (3): 312-320 
       
  4. Klongnoi B, Rupprecht S, Kessler P, Zimmermann R, Thorwarth M, Pongsiri S, Neukam FW, Wiltfang J, Schlegel KA:
    Lack of beneficial effects of platelet-rich plasma on sinus augmentation using a fluorohydroxyapatite or autogenous bone: an explorative study.
    J Clin Periodontol; 2006; 33 (7): 500-509 
       
  5. Lutz R, Park J, Felszeghy E, Wiltfang J, Nkenke E, Schlegel KA:
    Bone regeneration after topical BMP-2-gene delivery in circumferential peri-implant bone defects.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2008
       
  6. Lutz R, Srour S, Nonhoff J, Weisel T, Damien CJ, Schlegel KA:
    Biofunctionalization of titanium implants with a biomimetic active peptide (P-15) promotes early osseointegration.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2010; 21 (7): 726-734 
       
  7. Novaes AB, Jr., de Oliveira RR, Muglia VA, Papalexiou V, Taba M:
    The effects of interimplant distances on papilla formation and crestal resorption in implants with a morse cone connection and a platform switch: a histomorphometric study in dogs. 
    Journal of periodontology; 2006; 77 (11): 1839-1849 
        
  8. Novaes AB, Jr., Papalexiou V, Muglia V, Taba M, Jr.:
    Influence of interimplant distance on gingival papilla formation and bone resorption: clinical-radiographic study in dogs.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2006; 21 (1): 45-51
        
  9. Park J, Lutz R, Felszeghy E, Wiltfang J, Nkenke E, Neukam FW, Schlegel KA:
    The effect on bone regeneration of a liposomal vector to deliver BMP-2 gene to bone grafts in peri-implant bone defects.
    Biomaterials; 2007; 28 (17): 2772-2782 
        
  10. Petrovic L, Schlegel KA, Wiltfang J, Neukam FW, Rupprecht S:
    Preclinical animal study and clinical trial of modified extraoral craniofacial implants.
    J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg; 2007; 60 (6): 615-621 
        
  11. Romanos G, Toh CG, Siar CH, Swaminathan D, Ong AH, Donath K, Yaacob H, Nentwig GH:
    Peri-implant bone reactions to immediately loaded implants. An experimental study in monkeys.
    Journal of periodontology; 2001; 72 (4): 506-511 
        
  12. Romanos GE, Toh CG, Siar CH, Swaminathan D:
    Histologic and histomorphometric evaluation of peri-implant bone subjected to immediate loading: an experimental study with Macaca fascicularis.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2002; 17 (1): 44-51 
        
  13. Schlegel KA, Kloss FR, Kessler P, Schultze-Mosgau S, Nkenke E, Wiltfang J:
    Bone conditioning to enhance implant osseointegration: an experimental study in pigs.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2003; 18 (4): 505-511 
        
  14. Schlegel KA, Thorwarth M, Plesinac A, Wiltfang J, Rupprecht S:
    Expression of bone matrix proteins during the osseus healing of topical conditioned implants: an experimental study.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2006; 17 (6): 666-672 
        
  15. Schlegel KA, Zimmermann R, Thorwarth M, Neukam FW, Klongnoi B, Nkenke E, Felszeghy E:
    Sinus floor elevation using autogenous bone or bone substitute combined with platelet-rich plasma.
    Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod; 2007
        
  16. Siar CH, Toh CG, Romanos G, Swaminathan D, Ong AH, Yaacob H, Nentwig GH:
    Peri-implant soft tissue integration of immediately loaded implants in the posterior macaque mandible: a histomorphometric study.
    Journal of periodontology; 2003; 74 (5): 571-578 
        
  17. Taiyeb-Ali T, Toh C, Siar C, Seiz D, Ong S:
    Influence of Abutment Design on Clinical Status of Peri-Implant Tissues.
    Implant Dent; 2009; 18 (5): 438-446 
       
  18. Tenenbaum H, Schaaf JF, Cuisinier FJ:
    Histological analysis of the Ankylos peri-implant soft tissues in a dog model.
    Implant Dent; 2003; 12 (3): 259-265 
        
  19. Vlaminck L, Gorski T, Huys L, Saunders J, Schacht E, Gasthuys F:
    Immediate postextraction implant placement in sheep's mandibles: a pilot study.
    Implant Dent; 2008; 17 (4): 439-450 
       
  20. Weng D, Nagata MJ, Bell M, Bosco AF, de Melo LG, Richter EJ:
    Influence of microgap location and configuration on the periimplant bone morphology in submerged implants. An experimental study in dogs.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2008; 19 (11): 1141-1147 
        
  21. Weng D, Nagata MJ, Bell M, de Melo LG, Bosco AF:
    Influence of Microgap Location and Configuration on Peri-implant Bone Morphology in Nonsubmerged Implants: An Experimental Study in Dogs.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2010; 25 (3): 540-547 

Treatment
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4.1. Immediate Loading

  1. Cordaro L, Torsello F, Roccuzzo M:
    Implant loading protocols for the partially edentulous posterior mandible.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2009; 24 Suppl 158-168 
       
  2. Crespi R, Cappare P, Gherlone E:
    Radiographic evaluation of marginal bone levels around platform-switched and non-platform-switched implants used in an immediate loading protocol.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2009; 24 (5): 920-926 
       
  3. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Carinci F:
    Immediate loaded dental implants: comparison between fixtures inserted in postextractive and healed bone sites.
    J Craniofac Surg; 2007; 18 (4): 965-971 
      
  4. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Shibli JA, Perrotti V, Iezzi G:
    Bone formation around immediately loaded and submerged dental implants with a modified sandblasted and Acid-etched surface after 4 and 8 weeks: a human histologic and histomorphometric analysis.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2009; 24 (5): 896-901 
       
  5. Eccellente T, Piombino M, Piattelli A, Perrotti V, Iezzi G:
    A new treatment concept for immediate loading of implants inserted in the edentulous mandible.
    Quintessence Int; 2010; 41 (6): 489-495 
       
  6. Grutter L, Belser UC:
    Implant loading protocols for the partially edentulous esthetic zone.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2009; 24 Suppl 169-179 
      
  7. Romanos G, Toh CG, Siar CH, Swaminathan D, Ong AH, Donath K, Yaacob H, Nentwig GH:
    Peri-implant bone reactions to immediately loaded implants. An experimental study in monkeys.
    Journal of periodontology; 2001; 72 (4): 506-511 
       
  8. Romanos GE, Toh CG, Siar CH, Swaminathan D:
    Histologic and histomorphometric evaluation of peri-implant bone subjected to immediate loading: an experimental study with Macaca fascicularis.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2002; 17 (1): 44-51
  9. Romanos GE, Toh CG, Siar CH, Wicht H, Yacoob H, Nentwig GH: 
    Bone-implant interface around titanium implants under different loading conditions: a histomorphometrical analysis in the Macaca fascicularis monkey.
    Journal of periodontology; 2003; 74 (10): 1483-1490
       
  10. Romanos GE:
    Present status of immediate loading of oral implants.
    The Journal of oral implantology; 2004; 30 (3): 189-197 
        
  11. Romanos GE, Testori T, Degidi M, Piattelli A:
    Histologic and Histomorphometric Findings From Retrieved, Immediately Occlusally Loaded Implants in Humans.
    Journal of periodontology; 2005; 76 (11): 1823-1832 
             
  12. Romanos GE, Nentwig GH:
    Immediate versus delayed functional loading of implants in the posterior mandible: a 2-year prospective clinical study of 12 consecutive cases.
    The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry; 2006; 26 (5): 459-469 
       
  13. Romanos GE, Nentwig GH:
    Immediate loading using cross-arch fixed restorations in heavy smokers: nine consecutive case reports for edentulous arches.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2008; 23 (3): 513-519 
        
  14. Romanos GE, Nentwig GH:
    Immediate functional loading in the maxilla using implants with platform switching: five-year results.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2009; 24 (6): 1106-1112 
         
  15. Siar CH, Toh CG, Romanos G, Swaminathan D, Ong AH, Yaacob H, Nentwig GH:
    Peri-implant soft tissue integration of immediately loaded implants in the posterior macaque mandible: a histomorphometric study.
    Journal of periodontology; 2003; 74 (5): 571-578 
       
  16. Vlaminck L, Gorski T, Huys L, Saunders J, Schacht E, Gasthuys F:
    Immediate postextraction implant placement in sheep's mandibles: a pilot study.
    Implant Dent; 2008; 17 (4): 439-450 

   

4.2. Grafting and Sinus Lift

  1. Horrocks GB:
    The controlled assisted ridge expansion technique for implant placement in the anterior maxilla: a technical note.
    The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry; 2010; 30 (5): 495-501 
       
  2. Klongnoi B, Rupprecht S, Kessler P, Thorwarth M, Wiltfang J, Schlegel KA:
    Influence of platelet-rich plasma on a bioglass and autogenous bone in sinus augmentation. An explorative study.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2006; 17 (3): 312-320 
       
  3. Klongnoi B, Rupprecht S, Kessler P, Zimmermann R, Thorwarth M, Pongsiri S, Neukam FW, Wiltfang J, Schlegel KA:
    Lack of beneficial effects of platelet-rich plasma on sinus augmentation using a fluorohydroxyapatite or autogenous bone: an explorative study.
    J Clin Periodontol; 2006; 33 (7): 500-509
  4. Koutouzis T, Fetner M, Fetner A, Lundgren T: 
    Retrospective evaluation of crestal bone changes around implants with reduced abutment diameter placed non-submerged and at subcrestal positions: the effect of bone grafting at implant placement.
    Journal of periodontology; 2011; 82 (2): 234-242
       
  5. Rocchietta I, Fontana F, Simion M:
    Clinical outcomes of vertical bone augmentation to enable dental implant placement: a systematic review.
    J Clin Periodontol; 2008; 35 (8 Suppl): 203-215 
       
  6. Romanos GE, Nentwig GH:
    Immediate functional loading in the maxilla using implants with platform switching: five-year results.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2009; 24 (6): 1106-1112 
        
  7. Sakka S, Krenkel C: 
    Simultaneous maxillary sinus lifting and implant placement with autogenous parietal bone graft: Outcome of 17 cases.
    J Craniomaxillofac Surg; 2010
               
  8. Sohn DS, Shin HI, Ahn MR, Lee JS:
    Piezoelectric vertical bone augmentation using the sandwich technique in an atrophic mandible and histomorphometric analysis of mineral allografts: a case report series.
    The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry; 2010; 30 (4): 383-391 

        

4.3. Prosthetic Restoration

  1. Abboud M, Koeck B, Stark H, Wahl G, Paillon R:
    Immediate loading of single-tooth implants in the posterior region.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2005; 20 (1): 61-68 
        
  2. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Gehrke P, Felice P, Carinci F:
    Five-year outcome of 111 immediate nonfunctional single restorations.
    The Journal of oral implantology; 2006; 32 (6): 277-285 
      
  3. Degidi M, Nardi D, Piattelli A:
    Prospective study with a 2-year follow-up on immediate implant loading in the edentulous mandible with a definitive restoration using intra-oral welding.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2010; 21 (4): 379-385  
         
  4. Di P, Lin Y, Li JH, Qiu LX, Chen B, Wang X:
    [Clinical application of implant supported magnet-retained overdenture].
    Zhonghua Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi; 2006; 41 (4): 193-195 
         
  5. Eccellente T, Piombino M, Piattelli A, Perrotti V, Iezzi G:
    A new treatment concept for immediate loading of implants inserted in the edentulous mandible.
    Quintessence Int; 2010; 41 (6): 489-495 
       
  6. Eitner S, Schlegel A, Emeka N, Holst S, Will J, Hamel J:
    Comparing bar and double-crown attachments in implant-retained prosthetic reconstruction: a follow-up investigation.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2008; 19 (5): 530-537 
       
  7. Romanos GE, Nentwig GH:
    Single molar replacement with a progressive thread design implant system: a retrospective clinical report.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2000; 15 (6): 831-836 
         
  8. Schlegel KA, Schultze-Mosgau S, Eitner S, Wiltfang J, Rupprecht S:
    Clinical trial of modified ankylos implants for extraoral use in cranio- and maxillofacial surgery.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2004; 19 (5): 716-720 
            
  9. Sethi A, Kaus T, Sochor P, Axmann-Krcmar D, Chanavaz M:
    Evolution of the concept of angulated abutments in implant dentistry: 14-year clinical data.
    Implant Dent; 2002; 11 (1): 41-48
  10. Siar CH, Toh CG, Ali TB, Seiz D, Ong ST: 
    Dimensional profile of oral mucosa around combined tooth-implant-supported bridgework in macaque mandible.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2011
       
  11. Weigl P:
    Implant prosthodontics: what next?
    Quintessence Int; 2003; 34 (9): 653-669 
         
  12. Weigl P:
    New prosthetic restorative features of Ankylos implant system.
    The Journal of oral implantology; 2004; 30 (3): 178-188 

    

4.4. Esthetics and Soft Tissues

  1. Döring K, Eisenmann E, Stiller M:
    Functional and esthetic considerations for single-tooth Ankylos implant-crowns: 8 years of clinical performance.
    The Journal of oral implantology; 2004; 30 (3): 198-209 
       
  2. Grutter L, Belser UC:
    Implant loading protocols for the partially edentulous esthetic zone.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2009; 24 Suppl 169-179 
            
  3. Hermann F, Lerner H, Palti A:
    Factors influencing the preservation of the periimplant marginal bone.
    Implant Dent; 2007; 16 (2): 165-175 
        
  4. Sethi A, Kaus T, Sochor P, Axmann-Krcmar D, Chanavaz M:
    Evolution of the concept of angulated abutments in implant dentistry: 14-year clinical data.
    Implant Dent; 2002; 11 (1): 41-48 
        
  5. Tarnow D, Elian N, Fletcher P, Froum S, Magner A, Cho SC, Salama M, Salama H, Garber DA:
    Vertical distance from the crest of bone to the height of the interproximal papilla between adjacent implants.
    Journal of periodontology; 2003; 74 (12): 1785-1788 
         
  6. Tarnow DP, Magner AW, Fletcher P:
    The effect of the distance from the contact point to the crest of bone on the presence or absence of the interproximal dental papilla.
    Journal of periodontology; 1992; 63 (12): 995-996 
        
  7. Weigl P:
    Implant prosthodontics: what next?
    Quintessence Int; 2003; 34 (9): 653-669 
       
  8. Weigl P:
    New prosthetic restorative features of Ankylos implant system.
    The Journal of oral implantology; 2004; 30 (3): 178-188

The System
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5.1. Characteristics of the System & the TissueCare Concept

  1. Degidi M, Scarano A, Piattelli M, Piattelli A:
    Histologic evaluation of an immediately loaded titanium implant retrieved from a human after 6 months in function.
    The Journal of oral implantology; 2004; 30 (5): 289-296 
      
  2. Degidi M, Iezzi G, Scarano A, Piattelli A:
    Immediately loaded titanium implant with a tissue-stabilizing/maintaining design ('beyond platform switch') retrieved from man after 4 weeks: a histological and histomorphometrical evaluation.
    A case report. Clin Oral Implants Res; 2008; 19 (3): 276-282 
       
  3. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Shibli JA, Perrotti V, Iezzi G:
    Bone formation around immediately loaded and submerged dental implants with a modified sandblasted and Acid-etched surface after 4 and 8 weeks: a human histologic and histomorphometric analysis.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2009; 24 (5): 896-901 
       
  4. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Shibli JA, Perrotti V, Iezzi G:
    Bone formation around one-stage implants with a modified sandblasted and acid-etched surface. Human histological results at 4 weeks.
    The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry; 2009; 29 (6): 607-613 
       
  5. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Shibli JA, Perrotti V, Iezzi G:
    Early bone formation around immediately restored implants with and without occlusal contact: a human histologic and histomorphometric evaluation.
    Case report. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2009; 24 (4): 734-739 
       
  6. Degidi M, Perrotti V, Strocchi R, Piattelli A, Iezzi G:
    Is insertion torque correlated to bone-implant contact percentage in the early healing period? A histological and histomorphometrical evaluation of 17 human-retrieved dental implants.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2009; 20 (8): 778-781 
       
  7. Degidi M, Perrotti V, Piattelli A, Iezzi G:
    Mineralized bone-implant contact and implant stability quotient in 16 human implants retrieved after early healing periods: a histologic and histomorphometric evaluation.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2010; 25 (1): 45-48
  8. Degidi M, Perrotti V, Shibli JA, Novaes AB, Piattelli A, Iezzi G: 
    Equicrestal and subcrestal dental implants: a histologic and histomorphometric evaluation of nine retrieved human implants.
    Journal of periodontology; 2011; 82 (5): 708-715
       
  9. Donovan R, Fetner A, Koutouzis T, Lundgren T:
    Crestal bone changes around implants with reduced abutment diameter placed non-submerged and at subcrestal positions: a 1-year radiographic evaluation.
    Journal of periodontology; 2010; 81 (3): 428-434
  10. Koutouzis T, Wallet S, Calderon N, Lundgren T: 
    Bacterial colonization of the implant-abutment interface using an in vitro dynamic loading model.
    Journal of periodontology; 2011; 82 (4): 613-618
  11. Koutouzis T, Fetner M, Fetner A, Lundgren T: 
    Retrospective evaluation of crestal bone changes around implants with reduced abutment diameter placed non-submerged and at subcrestal positions: the effect of bone grafting at implant placement.
    Journal of periodontology; 2011; 82 (2): 234-242
       
  12. Nentwig GH:
    Ankylos implant system: concept and clinical application.
    The Journal of oral implantology; 2004; 30 (3): 171-177 
       
  13. Tenenbaum H, Schaaf JF, Cuisinier FJ:
    Histological analysis of the Ankylos peri-implant soft tissues in a dog model.
    Implant Dent; 2003; 12 (3): 259-265 
        
  14. Weigl P:
    New prosthetic restorative features of Ankylos implant system.
    The Journal of oral implantology; 2004; 30 (3): 178-188 
       
  15. Weng D, Nagata MJ, Bell M, Bosco AF, de Melo LG, Richter EJ:
    Influence of microgap location and configuration on the periimplant bone morphology in submerged implants. An experimental study in dogs.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2008; 19 (11): 1141-1147 
       
  16. Weng D, Nagata MJ, Bell M, de Melo LG, Bosco AF:
    Influence of Microgap Location and Configuration on Peri-implant Bone Morphology in Nonsubmerged Implants: An Experimental Study in Dogs.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2010; 25 (3): 540-547 

    

5.2. ANKYLOS plus – the Surface 

  1. Coelho PG, Granjeiro JM, Romanos GE, Suzuki M, Silva NR, Cardaropoli G, Thompson VP, Lemons JE:
    Basic research methods and current trends of dental implant surfaces.
    J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater; 2009; 88 (2): 579-596 
      
  2. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Shibli JA, Perrotti V, Iezzi G:
    Bone formation around immediately loaded and submerged dental implants with a modified sandblasted and Acid-etched surface after 4 and 8 weeks: a human histologic and histomorphometric analysis.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2009; 24 (5): 896-901 
       
  3. Lutz R, Park J, Felszeghy E, Wiltfang J, Nkenke E, Schlegel KA:
    Bone regeneration after topical BMP-2-gene delivery in circumferential peri-implant bone defects.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2008
        
  4. Lutz R, Srour S, Nonhoff J, Weisel T, Damien CJ, Schlegel KA:
    Biofunctionalization of titanium implants with a biomimetic active peptide (P-15) promotes early osseointegration.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2010; 21 (7): 726-734 
       
  5. Schlegel KA, Thorwarth M, Plesinac A, Wiltfang J, Rupprecht S:
    Expression of bone matrix proteins during the osseus healing of topical conditioned implants: an experimental study.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2006; 17 (6): 666-672 
        
  6. Szmukler-Moncler S, Bischof M, Nedir R, Ermrich M:
    Titanium hydride and hydrogen concentration in acid-etched commercially pure titanium and titanium alloy implants: a comparative analysis of five implant systems.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2010; 21 (9): 944-950 

        

5.3. Diameter and Length

  1. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Iezzi G, Carinci F:
    Immediately loaded short implants: analysis of a case series of 133 implants.
    Quintessence Int; 2007; 38 (3): 193-201 
       
  2. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Iezzi G, Carinci F:
    Wide-diameter implants: analysis of clinical outcome of 304 fixtures.
    Journal of periodontology; 2007; 78 (1): 52-58 
       
  3. Degidi M, Piattelli A, Carinci F:
    Clinical outcome of narrow diameter implants: a retrospective study of 510 implants.
    Journal of periodontology; 2008; 79 (1): 49-54
  4. Schlegel KA, Schultze-Mosgau S, Eitner S, Wiltfang J, Rupprecht S: 
    Clinical trial of modified ankylos implants for extraoral use in cranio- and maxillofacial surgery.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2004; 19 (5): 716-720
            
  5. Shin YK, Han CH, Heo SJ, Kim S, Chun HJ:
    Radiographic evaluation of marginal bone level around implants with different neck designs after 1 year.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2006; 21 (5): 789-794 

        

5.4. SynCone

  1. Eccellente T, Piombino M, Piattelli A, Perrotti V, Iezzi G:
    A new treatment concept for immediate loading of implants inserted in the edentulous mandible.
    Quintessence Int; 2010; 41 (6): 489-495 
       
  2. Huang JS, Zhu XB:
    [Immediate implant-support and overdenture retained by conical crowns: three cases report].
    Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi; 2009; 27 (4): 461-464 
        
  3. Weigl P:
    New prosthetic restorative features of Ankylos implant system.
    The Journal of oral implantology; 2004; 30 (3): 178-188 
        
  4. Zhang RG, Hannak WB, Roggensack M, Freesmeyer WB:
    Retentive characteristics of Ankylos SynCone conical crown system over long-term use in vitro.
    Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent; 2008; 16 (2): 61-66 

In-vitro experiments and FEM
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6.1. In vitro Experiments

  1. Aloise JP, Curcio R, Laporta MZ, Rossi L, da Silva AM, Rapoport A:
    Microbial leakage through the implant-abutment interface of morse taper implants in vitro.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2010; 21 (3): 328-335 
        
  2. Baixe S, Fauxpoint G, Arntz Y, Etienne O:
    Microgap between zirconia abutments and titanium implants.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 2010; 25 (3): 455-460 
        
  3. Jansen VK, Conrads G, Richter EJ:
    Microbial leakage and marginal fit of the implant-abutment interface.
    Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants; 1997; 12 (4): 527-540 
        
  4. Payer M, Kirmeier R, Jakse N, Pertl C, Wegscheider W, Lorenzoni M:
    Surgical factors influencing mesiodistal implant angulation.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2008; 19 (3): 265-270 
        
  5. Roze J, Babu S, Saffarzadeh A, Gayet-Delacroix M, Hoornaert A, Layrolle P:
    Correlating implant stability to bone structure.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2009; 20 (10): 1140-1145 
        
  6. Schicho K, Kastner J, Klingesberger R, Seemann R, Enislidis G, Undt G, Wanschitz F, Figl M, Wagner A, Ewers R:
    Surface area analysis of dental implants using micro-computed tomography.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2007; 18 (4): 459-464 
        
  7. Szmukler-Moncler S, Bischof M, Nedir R, Ermrich M:
    Titanium hydride and hydrogen concentration in acid-etched commercially pure titanium and titanium alloy implants: a comparative analysis of five implant systems.
    Clin Oral Implants Res; 2010; 21 (9): 944-950 
        
  8. Traini T, Di Iorio D, Caputi S, Degidi M, Iezzi G, Piattelli A:
    In vitro evaluation of thermomechanic coupling in conical implant-to-abutment joint.
    Implant Dent; 2007; 16 (4): 379-386 
  9. Zhang RG, Hannak WB, Roggensack M, Freesmeyer WB:
    Retentive characteristics of Ankylos SynCone conical crown system over long-term use in vitro.
    Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent; 2008; 16 (2): 61-66 
        
  10. Zipprich H, Weigl P, Lange B, Lauer HC:
    Micromovement at the implantat-abutment interface: measurement, causes, and consequences.
    Implantologie; 2007; 15 (1): 31-46 

         

6.2. Finite Element Method (FEM)

  1. Baggi L, Cappelloni I, Di Girolamo M, Maceri F, Vairo G:
    The influence of implant diameter and length on stress distribution of osseointegrated implants related to crestal bone geometry: a three-dimensional finite element analysis.
    J Prosthet Dent; 2008; 100 (6): 422-431 
       
  2. Bozkaya D, Muftu S, Muftu A:
    Evaluation of load transfer characteristics of five different implants in compact bone at different load levels by finite elements analysis.
    J Prosthet Dent; 2004; 92 (6): 523-530 
        
  3. Kitagawa T, Tanimoto Y, Odaki M, Nemoto K, Aida M:
    Influence of implant/abutment joint designs on abutment screw loosening in a dental implant system.
    J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater; 2005; 75 (2): 457-463 

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