Year : 2022

Volume : Volume 13

Issue : Issue 1

Address for correspondence :
Dr. Harsha J. Kaurani
hjkaurani@gmail.com

Abstract

Aims: Mini-implants are routinely used as an absolute anchorage device. The failure rate of mini-implants varies from 6.6 to 16.1%. Many methods are innovated to gain the stability of implants. Out of the various methods, platelet concentrations are gaining popularity. Platelet rich fibrin (PRF) is new generation platelet concentrate. Various studies have shown its role in enhancing the stability of dental implants. Although in orthodontic implants, osseointegration is not required but to avoid the chance of failure of implant, this study was undertaken. Materials and Methods: The study comprised of 9 subjects (18 years and above). The split mouth technique was used; Group A (where implants were coated before insertion) and group B (implant were normally inserted). The stability of the implant was measured using resonance frequency analysis. The readings were recorded at insertion (T0), 24 h (T1), 2 weeks (T2), 4 weeks (T3), 6 weeks and 8 weeks after insertion. Results: Statistically significant findings were found when group A was compared to group B using ANOVA test (P < 0.05). The stability of implant of group A at each time interval was greater than group B. The implant stability was high at T0 and reduces at T2 and increasing through T3 to T5. The stability was highest at T5. Conclusion: The stability of implants was found to be increased when they were coated with PRF than the normally inserted implants. Hence, the stability of mini-implants can be increased by chairside with minimally invasive procedure.

Keywords: PRF, Orthodontic miniimplants, Implant stability.