Multiple factors associated with HA-coated implants had more marginal bone loss but greater survival rates at 12 years than pure titanium implants
Original Article
Schwart-Arad D, Mardinger O, Levin L, Kozlovsky A, Hirshberg A. Marginal bone loss pattern around hydroxyapatite-coated versus commercially pure titanium implants after up to 12 years of follow-up. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 2005;20:238-44.
Level of Evidence
2b
Purpose/Question
The purpose of this study was to compare the marginal bone loss (MBL), complications, and 12-year survival rates of commercially pure titanium (cpTi) and hydroxyapatite (HA)–coated implants placed in the maxilla.
Source of Funding
None listed
Type of Study/Design
Systematic review
School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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