Dentists who use Laser-Lok dental implants from BioHorizons to replace missing teeth can give patients years of normal dental function and appearance, according to a study in the International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry (March/April 2010, Vol. 30:2, pp. 129-137).
"This study is consistent with the results I have had for the last 10 years with Laser-Lok dental implants," stated lead study author Cary Shapoff, D.D.S., in a BioHorizons press release. "These implants have shown an exceptional ability to maintain patients' dental health and aesthetics over the long term."
Among the study findings:
- A total of 41 patients with missing teeth were treated with Laser-Lok dental implants.
- Patients were missing one or more teeth due to genetics, trauma, hygiene, or a failed endodontic procedure.
- After three years, these patients had a 98% success rate with minimal bone loss (0.46 mm).
"While dental implants in general have a very high success rate, dentists often accept that patients will experience 2 mm of bone loss over the life of an implant," Dr. Shapoff said. "This bone loss can result in an unnatural-looking smile. BioHorizons implants have shown a unique ability to stop this bone loss, allowing patients to maintain a natural, aesthetic smile."
BioHorizons Laser-Lok dental implants feature a patented design that causes the bone and soft tissue to attach and be retained around the dental implant, according to the company.
"The majority of our customers have converted to Laser-Lok dental implants because of the benefits they have seen for their patients," said Steve Boggan, president and CEO of BioHorizons. "We look forward to the release of additional studies later this year comparing BioHorizons implants to dental implant systems from other companies."
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