Comparison of 3D-Printed Dental Implants with Threaded Implants for Osseointegration: An Experimental Pilot Study

This study aimed to compare bone healing and implant stability for three types of dental implants: a threaded implant, a three-dimensional (3D)-printed implant without spikes, and a 3D-printed implant with spikes. In four beagle dogs, left and right mandibular premolars (2nd, 3rd, and 4th) and 1st m...

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Main Authors: Ling Li, Jungwon Lee, Heithem Ben Amara, Jun-Beom Lee, Ki-Sun Lee, Sang-Wan Shin, Yong-Moo Lee, Byoungkook Kim, Pangyu Kim, Ki-Tae Koo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/13/21/4815