Comparing Immediate and Delayed Loading of Single Posterior Zirconia Dental Implants in Healthy Adults

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the success rate of zirconia dental implants in patients with partial tooth loss in premolar or molar positions. This study compares immediate loading of implants within 7 days after placement to delayed loading after 8 weeks. The main goal is to assess implant success over 5 years based on Busers criteria. Secondary measures include bone level changes, biological and technical complications, soft tissue health, and patient-reported outcomes. Participants receive a two-piece zirconia implant placed in natural bone without bone regeneration. They are randomly assigned to either immediate loading within 7 days or delayed loading after at least 2 months of healing. Both groups are monitored for biological and prosthetic complications, soft tissue changes, and implant performance during the study period. During the trial, participants undergo standardized radiographs to track bone levels, clinical exams for gum health and complications, and complete questionnaires to report their experience. Researchers evaluate plaque, pocket depth, bleeding, and tissue changes around the implant. The study lasts at least 5 years to measure long-term implant success and safety under medical supervision.

Immediate Versus Delayed Loading of Single Posterior Zirconia Implants