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Title: Histologic evaluation of an immediately loaded titanium provisional implant retrieved after functioning for 18 months: a clinical report. Author: Proussaefs P. Journal: J Prosthet Dent; 2003 Apr; 89(4):331-4. PubMed ID: 12690342. Abstract: Histologic evaluation of a single immediately loaded titanium provisional implant that was in function for 18 months revealed 81.3% bone-to-implant contact of the surface evaluated, whereas 9.6% of the implant surface evaluated was opposed by marrow and 9.1% by connective tissue. The bone appeared to be in active remodeling stage and in close contact with the implant surface.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]