Evaluation of Implant Stability Quotient of Sandblasted Acid-Etched (SAE) and Chemical-Modified SAE Dental Implants: A Clinical Study

Abstract

Objectives: The goal of the current research was to assess the implant stability quotient (ISQ) of dental implants that were chemically changed with SAE and without SAE. Materials and Methods: Patients in the current study had dental implants fitted with SAE (Group I) and chemically altered SAE (Group II). After implant implantation, resonance frequency analysis (RFA) was performed as soon as possible as well as one, three, six, nine, and twelve weeks later. Version 23.0 of SPSS Statistics for Windows was used to statistically analyze the results. Result: In SAE dental implants (Group I), a highest RFA value of 84.1 and a minimum value of 42.2 were noted. In chemically modified implants, the SAE (group II) mean RFA value ranged from 30.3 to 87.1. Conclusion: It has been noted that dental implants with surface treatment exhibit increased implant–bone osseointegration. Implants with hydrophilic surfaces osseointegrate more quickly than those with SAE areas.

Keywords

• dental implant
• osseointegration
• stability