Comparative Evaluation of Implant Stability Using Osseodensification Technique Versus Conventional Technique

The key vital role for the long term success of implant mainly depends on osseointegration. Osseointegrated implants have better bone quality and stability. The concept of osseointegration was introduced by BRANEMARK & Colleagues in the year 1969. This osseointegration was based on the primary stability, which was achieved immediately after the implant placement. To obtain biomechanically stable implants, high bone density and bone quality are the ideal requisites, indirectly resulting in better secondary stability. SALAH HUWAIS, in the year 2013, introduced a novel technique that helps in the densification of bone by autografting the individual’s bone within the osteotomy site wall. This in due results in creating a suitable environment for osteoblast nucleation on the autografted bone, which is close to the integrated implant body. Thus, new bone growth formation enhances within the osteotomy site. This physical and biomechanical interlocking results in higher primary stability values, which is mainly attributed to condensation and preservation of the bone by lateral compaction. This OSSEODENSIFICATION procedure has come under the limelight in recent times as it increases both the implants’ mechanical stability and peri-implant bone density.