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The Effect of Cantilever Length in Posterior Implant Position on the Accuracy of Static Computer-Assisted Implant Surgery

Completed
Conditions
Patients who require implant placement at posterior region either as a single implant with mesial and distal neighboring teeth or at least two adjacent implants placed in the distal free-end partially edentulous area.
Accuracy, Cantilever length, Computer-assisted implant surgery, Dental implants, Distal free-end
Registration Number
TCTR20220217005
Lead Sponsor
Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Prince of Songkla University
Brief Summary

The presence of either a 2-unit cantilever or a cantilever longer than 10 mm significantly impacted the accuracy of static computer-assisted implant surgery.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
72
Inclusion Criteria

1. Patients aged 20 years and over.
2. Requiring implant placement in the posterior region, either as a single implant with mesial and distal neighboring teeth or at least two adjacent implants placed in the distal free-end partially edentulous area
3. Healthy patients with no uncontrolled systemic disease unsuitable for implantation
4. Patients with good oral hygiene and a healthy periodontium
5. Patients must have a mouth opening distance of at least 40 mm.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients who have less than 3 months period after tooth extraction
2. Heavy smoker ( more than 10 cigarettes/day)
3. Patients with history of radiation in head and neck region or taking bisphosphonate drugs
4. Files cannot be superimposed due to lack of anatomical landmark or quality of image
5. Unsuitable anatomic conditions for sufficient support and stabilization of template

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
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