Dental implant platform type could affect bone health

Researchers have assessed factors that could impact bone levels surrounding dental implants.

In an in-vitro study published in Scientific Reports, researchers examined the effects of occlusal pressures on the bone surrounding natural teeth and dental implants with either platform-matched or platform-switched abutments.

Although the occlusal stress was higher on the implants compared with the natural teeth, the researchers found that the peri-implant bone surrounding the platform-switched implants endured less occlusal stress compared with the bone surrounding platform-matched implants.

The findings indicate that platform switching could minimize occlusal pressure, extend the survival of osseointegrated implants and maintain the health of surrounding bone.

Read more: Scientific Reports

The article presented here is intended to inform you about the broader media perspective on dentistry, regardless of its alignment with the ADA's stance. It is important to note that publication of an article does not imply the ADA's endorsement, agreement, or promotion of its content.