Methods of Determining Implant Stability and Scientific Loading Criteria

Continuing Education Credits:
1 CEU (Continuing Eduication Credit)

Course Presenter(s):
Kwang-Bum Park, DDS, MS, PhD


Date Added:
11/29/2018

Course Description:

There can always be difficulties in determining the osseointegration status when an implant is to be loaded with the prosthesis. Nevertheless, it is vital to know whether the implant is stable. Research today demonstrates that implants can be subject to immediate or early loading, but there were no objective standard methods of determining implant stability which will be very helpful criteria for immediate or early loading. In this lecture, the current scientific loading criteria and decision making process for the immediate or early loading will be presented with clinical cases and reliable scientific data such as Resonance Frequency Analysis, implant design that reinforced stability, Insertion torque value, evaluation of bone density and patient’s parafunction. Dr. Park and his colleagues are dedicated to finding and promoting a reliable and scientifically viable protocol for loading implant in more predictable time frame

Learning Objectives:

• Present the current scientific loading criteria and decision making process for the immediate or early loading of implants.
• Outline how implant macro and micro design features effect early implant stability.
• Discuss the use of resonance frequency analysis to objectively judge implant stability and clinical osseointegration at different key moments in therapy.