Year : 2019

Volume : Volume 10

Issue : Issue 3

Address for correspondence :
Dr. Pranjan Mitra.
drpranjanmitra@gmail.com

Abstract

Background:  The objective of the present study was to compare the biting force of delayed implant and adjoining teeth. A total of 30 implants were consecutively placed in the partially edentulous area of the mandible in the first molar area either right or left side. Patients were recalled after placement of the implant for the recording of Biting Force, Gingival Index, Plaque Index, and Probing Depth. The findings showed a significant improvement in mean values of periodontal clinical parameters and biting force over the period of time. The implant-supported prosthesis which was used to replace the missing mandibular first molar produced a greater biting force than the adjoining natural second premolar and comparable to the mandibular second molar. The gingival index and probing depth scores were higher in the area of the implant as compared to the adjoining natural teeth even with comparable plaque index scores for both the implant area and natural teeth.

Keywords: Bite force, Gingival Index, Plaque Index, Probing depth.