Table 1 Patient selection criteria : Comparative evaluation of the stability of two different dental implant designs and surgical protocols—a pilot study

author: David E Simmons, Pooja Maney, Austin G Teitelbaum, Susan Billiot, Lomesh J Popat, A Archontia Palaiologou | publisher: drg. Andreas Tjandra, Sp. Perio, FISID

Inclusion	Male or female
	At least 18 years old
	Healthy enough to undergo routine implant surgery and subsequent dental treatment
	Partially edentulous requiring single dental implants in the maxilla
	Adequate volume of native or grafted bone to accommodate dental implants at least 8 mm long
	No active infections
	Physically, emotionally, and financially able to undergo planned implant procedures
	Adequate compliance to meet study requirements and necessary appointments
Exclusion	Medical need for antibiotic premedication for infective endocarditis, artificial joints, or any other medication
	Uncontrolled hypertension
	Uncontrolled diabetes
	Serological human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive
	History of significant heart, stomach, liver, kidney, blood, immune system, or other organ impairment or systemic disease that would prevent undergoing the proposed treatment
	Smoke cigarettes or other tobacco products
	Use of investigational drugs during the previous month
	Unresolved dental conditions likely to require exiting the study for treatment, such as deep cavities, abscesses, or moderate to severe periodontal disease
	History of radiation therapy to the head and neck
	Unwilling or inability to sign the informed consent form
	Failure to demonstrate willingness to return for a required number of visits
	Need immediate dental implant placement following tooth extraction

Table 1 Patient selection criteria

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