Clinical evaluation of anodized surface implants submitted to a counter torque of 25 ncm after 45 days of osseointegration: Study in humans

Introduction: Decreasing the time needed for osseointegration has always been a big challenge for modern implantodontists. The main factor which helps to decrease thetime needed for osseointegrationis the developed surfaces being used, as well as their microstructures, in relation to their osseoinductive properties. The aim of this work is to clinically evaluate the osseointegration of the implants when using ananodized surfaces in humans, following a 45 days-period of osseointegration. Methodology: Forty-Five implants were placed in different kinds of bones, according to the technique recommendedby the manufacturer. Those implants were openedafter 45 days of osseointegration. The success of evaluationwas made through assessing the counter torque resistance of 25 Ncm. The implants which could with stand the applied torque were considered osseointegrated. Results: Of the forty-five implants made in different kindsof bones, only four failed to present osseointegration, resulting in a success rate of 91.11 %. Conclusions: With this methodology it was possible to conclude that anodized surface implants present primary osseointegration after 45 days of healing, after which they can function normally.