Assessment of Secondary Implant Stability by its Response to Percussion. Case Report

Abstract

Introduction: Determining the ideal time for functional loading of dental implants represents a complex clinical challenge, as multiple factors are involved and each option presents its own risks, advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, it is important to consider implant stability, because it is necessary for osseointegration and it is an essential requirement for implant rehabilitation, as well as for its long-term success. For this purpose, the Anycheck^® device measures implant stability non-invasively, reducing the risk of failure in implants that replace lost teeth. Objective: To determine the stability of a dental implant using the Neobiotech AnyCheck^® implant stability meter. Case presentation: 39-year-old male patient with tooth 16 missing. Surgical and prosthetic planning was performed. An Ø 5.00, 10 mm long mis^® implant was placed and left submerged for 12 weeks; subsequently, stability was measured with the AnyCheck^® dental implant stability meter. Conclusions: Stability is affected by numerous factors, however, devices such as the AnyCheck^® stability meter allow the stability of dental implants to be measured non-invasively, and their evolution can be monitored over time. Furthermore, it can be done without removing the healing abutment and therefore without the risk of causing bone resorption.