03/05/2026
Surgical keys for successful implant outcomes/ Long-term Stability are as below
-Utilise an implant of sufficient length, diameter, strength and with a micro-rough surface.
-Insert an implant in the correct prosthetic position (restorative-driven @ prosthetic-driven implant placement.
-The implant must be completely imbedded in healthy bone at completion of healing & many hears after.
During the implant placement, the peri-implant bone walls must be at least 1.5mm .
When there is bone defect , bone augmentation should be done .
- Ideally, the implant must be located in keratinised mucosa
Long-term review reveal whether the implant truly withstands functional loading and biological challenges over time. It shows implant's stability in bone levels, soft tissue health and prosthetic integrity. It not only proves that the treatment worked but that it lasted, which is ultimately what matters most in implant dentistry.
For this clinical case , two Osstem implants were placed with vertical and crestal splitting (using Osstem Esset kit) as well as GBR at buccal. Clinical photos in chronological order from pretreatment photos to 4 year post treatment photos are shared