Evaluation of Dental Implant Stability Utilizing Simplified Versus Conventional Drilling Technique, A Clinical Study

Abstract

Aim: To evaluate dental implant stability utilizing simplified versus conventional drilling technique and calculating the time of the drilling procedure. Materials and Methods: Fourteen patients (9 females and 5 males) received 50 dentium/implantium USA, bone level implants with diameters 3.6 mm, 4.0 mm and 4.5 mm and lengths ranged between 8 mm and 14 mm, divided into two groups, group A (simplified drilling technique) in which implants sites were prepared by only the initial and final drill and group B (conventional drilling technique) where implants were installed by sequential conventional drilling technique. Implant stability quotient (ISQ) was recorded immediately and 24 weeks after placement of DI. Results: No implant was lost during the study follow up appointments with a survival rate of 100%. The primary mean of ISQ value related to implant were installed in mandible was 74.95 and 73.23 for simplified and conventional groups respectively, while after 24 weeks the ISQ value was 80.7 and 79.17 respectively. ISQ values reported no statistically significant difference between the simplified and conventional drilling (p˃0.05). Conclusion: Within the limits of this clinical trial, both drilling techniques produced successful results over a 24 weeks post-insertion follow-up period, however, the simplified drilling technique required less surgical time and lead to less postoperative morbidity.