Immediate Loading of Single Lower Molars

Abstract
First and second lower molars are the most commonly missing teeth. Although not indispensable, molars hold their importance in terms of functional jaws stability, antagonist tooth opposition and esthetics.

This lecture presented the preliminary results of a prospective clinical study where molars in the lower jaw are replaced by un-splinted immediately loaded wide implants. The clinical situation represents a particular challenge due to high masticatory forces in this region. Never the less the results are very promising. The presentation covered patient selection as well as surgical and prosthetic aspects.

Roberto Calandriello, DDS, DMD, Italy

Dr. Roberto Calandriello received his DDS degree in 1990 from the University of Bologna, Italy. In 1994 he received a DMD degree from the University of Geneva, Switzerland. In 2001 Dr. Calandriello became a faculty member at the University of Bologna, Department of Periodontology. His clinical and research interests focused on implant dentistry, with particular interest in the area of immediate function as the subject of his current research efforts.

Dr. Calandriello maintains a private practice in Bologna, Italy, which is limited to dental implant surgery and prosthetic rehabilitation related to titanium-ceramic technology.