Comparison of Long vs. Short Concave Neck in One‐Piece Implants Inserted 1 mm Subcrestally: A Pre‐Clinical In Vivo Study
By Hadi Antoun, Frank Bonnet, María Permuy Mendaña, Daniele Botticelli, Giovanna Iezzi, Morena Petrini
Originally at onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
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
Read the original on Clinical Oral Implants Research
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