EC Dental Science

Dental implants are widely used to restore missing teeth, with conventional crestal implants being the most common. However, conventional implants require sufficient bone volume, often necessitating bone augmentation, which increases treatment complexity, risk, and cost. Basal implants, developed to address the limitations of conventional implants, are particularly effective in atrophied jaws with inadequate bone. Unlike conventional implants that rely on the crestal bone, basal implants utilize the basal cortical bone, which is more resistant to resorption and infection. Basal implants also allow for immediate loading, reducing treatment time and improving patient outcomes. Although basal implants offer several advantages, such as reduced surgical complications and suitability for compromised bone conditions, they also have limitations, including patient discomfort and technique sensitivity. Further clinical studies are necessary to validate the long-term efficacy and safety of basal implants as a viable alternative to conventional implantology.

 Keywords: Basal Implants; Implants; Osseointegration; Inadequate Bone; BOI

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