Effectiveness of Implant Design On Implant Stability

With the advent of implants, other options of rehabilitation such as removable dentures and crowns have taken a backseat. Implants are placed after meticulous planning and after placement there are specific criteria that can predict and determine their success. At present the implant survival rate ranges from 90 – 95 percent over a 10 year observation period. Implant survival depends upon implant stability both at the time of placement and as the treatment progresses. Implant stability is of two types, primary and secondary and there are various factors that influence implant stability. Recently, a wide array of researches has been conducted on factors improving implant stability. The factors influencing implant stability include implant design, implant surface topography, bone quality, and patient-related factors. Implant design has gained particular relevance especially because the intricacies in implant design are increasing over the years. The role of implant design on implant stability has been explored. Various aspects of implant design which includes its macro and micro geometry play their respective parts in optimizing implant stability. With the available information, the present review aims to discuss the implant design factors associated with implant stability.