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Comparison of Long vs. Short Concave Neck in One‐Piece Implants Inserted 1 mm Subcrestally: A Pre‐Clinical In Vivo Study

SourceClinical Oral Implants ResearchTier 1Peer-Reviewed Research

By Hadi Antoun, Frank Bonnet, María Permuy Mendaña, Daniele Botticelli, Giovanna Iezzi, Morena Petrini

Originally at onlinelibrary.wiley.com

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Why it matters for dental

Pre-clinical evidence shows that one-piece implant neck geometry affects early crestal bone stability, giving implantologists a data-driven choice when planning subcrestal placement to minimize bone loss.

Key points

  • The study compares long vs. short concave neck designs inserted 1 mm subcrestally in an in vivo model, directly testing a placement depth commonly used in esthetic zones.
  • Findings address marginal bone remodeling—a primary driver of long-term esthetics and peri-implant health for specialists placing anterior implants.
  • Results are scheduled for the August 2026 issue of Clinical Oral Implants Research, allowing clinicians to anticipate peer-reviewed guidance on neck geometry selection.
  • Implant manufacturers and surgical teams can use the data to refine stock decisions and surgical protocols for concave-neck one-piece implants.

Who should care

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