At 6 months and 1 year after the implants were placed in function, the clinical, radiographic, and photographic follow-up visits were performed. Different clinical parameters were recorded: presence of the implant; mechanical probing to record the probing pocket depth (PPD); modified Plaque Index (mPI) and modified Sulcus Bleeding Index (mSBI) 23 ; and presence of biologic and/or mechanical complications.
X-ray sensor positioners with individualized holders were used, and the sensor (RVG 6100, Carestream) was placed parallel to the implant axis with the cone of the radiographic apparatus (CS 2200, Carestream Dental) perpendicular to the sensor. The radiographic measurements were all taken by an independent observer on the same day under the same magnification conditions and repeated after 1 week. The final value was the average of the two values recorded. The photographs were always taken with the same equipment, under the same technical and lighting conditions, and were analyzed on the same day, by the same observer.
X-ray sensor positioners with individualized holders were used, and the sensor (RVG 6100, Carestream) was placed parallel to the implant axis with the cone of the radiographic apparatus (CS 2200, Carestream Dental) perpendicular to the sensor. The radiographic measurements were all taken by an independent observer on the same day under the same magnification conditions and repeated after 1 week. The final value was the average of the two values recorded. The photographs were always taken with the same equipment, under the same technical and lighting conditions, and were analyzed on the same day, by the same observer.