This study compared the clinical outcomes of immediate loading of dental implants with a Laser-Lok surface vs a non-Laser-Lok surface for single tooth replacements over 3 years. It found that the Laser-Lok implants showed less marginal bone loss, better papilla fill, and higher pink esthetic scores compared to non-Laser-Lok implants. The Laser-Lok surface's microgrooves were found to better orient fibroblast growth and provide more soft tissue support, resulting in reduced epithelial downgrowth and greater clinical success for immediate loading in the esthetic zone.
Related topics: