Immediate implants: Graft or not to graft

Sat, 06/20/2009 - 14:56 — Dr. Pratt

I been placing some immediate implants and have read that the gap between the implant and native bone will fill in, but some of my friends tell me I should graft. Any protocols in determining when you should graft or not graft post immediate placement?

Implantology

Thu, 12/10/2009 - 16:58 — Dr. Musin Silver

Immediate implant gap distance

I try and place graft no matter what the distance is. I too like Richard place graft material during prep. When I place the implant there is no space to fill.

Thu, 11/19/2009 - 21:11 — Richard Hughes DDS

Immediate placement and grafting!

I usually prep the socket and start the osteotomy. I will go up two to three spade drills, stop and place the graft material then place the implant. I have had problems by not placing graft material.

Wed, 11/18/2009 - 11:13 — Logan MD DMD

Gap Distance for immediates.

If I can fit graft down there I will. Even with 2 mm or less, I worry about in not filling in and getting recession. Graft if you can.

Thu, 10/15/2009 - 18:16 — DrGretzky

Gap Distance and grafting

General rule I use less the 2mm dont graft

More then 2 mm graft.

I use a mineralized product such as puros.