Abstract

Objective: The aim of the present study is to investigate the effects of different peri-implant bone defects on primary stability and the correlation between insertion torque (IT) and resonance frequency analysis (RFA) measurements. Material and Methods: Fourty implant beds were prepared in artificial bone blocks using the 3D surgical guide. Implant osteotomies were divided into 5 groups (n=8) according to defect type: i) no peri-implant bone defect (control), ii) a dehiscence defect, iii) a fenestration defect on the middle part, iv) a fenestration defect on the apical part and v) a circumferential defect. Implants were inserted by using a surgical drilling unit with torque control and RFA measurement were done. Results: IT values for the control group were significantly higher than the other groups (p<0.001). The results of IT measurements for dehiscence defect group were significantly greater when compared to fenestration and circular defect groups (p<0.01). Implant stability quotient (ISQ) values for the control group were significantly higher than other groups (p<0.05). In addition, the ISQ values for the dehiscence defect group were significantly lower when compared to fenestration defect groups (p<0.001), and ISQ values for the circular defect group were significantly lower than any other groups (p<0.001). IT values and, ISQ values are moderately correlated (p=0.013, r=0.388). Conclusion: The location of peri-implant bone defect affects RFA measurements more than IT. However, IT seems to be correlated with bone implant contact. Therefore, in the case of peri-implant bone defect, IT measurement may be preferred for evaluation of primary stability.

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