The SATURN immediate load post extraction dental implant: a one year pilot study of 140 consecutive implants
Dr. Zvi Laster D.M.D | Sharif Araide, DMD | Aaron Gonshor, DDS | Daniel Baruch, Eng
Dental implants have become a widely accepted treatment option for both partly and fully edentulous patients (1,2). The physiological basis for the success of dental implants lies in the unique bone reaction to titanium and Ti-6A1-4V alloy (3). The term "Osseointegration" relates to the fact that unlike other materials, titanium and titanium alloy allow a direct bone deposition upon the implant surface. This phenomenon allows dental implants to anchor firmly in the alveolar bone;