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Effect of melatonin application around immediate implants

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Background: The aim of the current study was designed to evaluate the clinical and radiographic effects of the melatonin gel around immediately placed dental implants in maxillary anterior teeth. Methods: Fourteen patients were selected from those who attended the outpatient clinics of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department of Al-Azhar University Hospitals. Group A: beta tri-calcium phosphate bone graft mixed with melatonin gel was packed around the implant to fill the buccal gap. For Group B: beta tri calcium phosphate bone graft mixed with saline was packed around the implant to fill the buccal gap. PRF membrane is prepared to cover the graft.  Results: Implant stability showed increasing value in both groups a higher mean value was recorded in group A. Increased bone density throughout follow-up period.at 3 months follow-up, a higher mean value was recorded in group A, with a significant difference. Conclusion: Melatonin achieve increased bone density and stability in the healing period. Immediate post extraction implant offers patient satisfaction due to less time and less pain.   

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10.21608/ajdsm.2019.108265

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22

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2

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16370

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2019-04-01

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2020-08-17

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2019-04-01

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183

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187

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1110-6751

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2682-3314

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Al-Azhar Journal of Dental Science

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Effect of melatonin application around immediate implants

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22 Jan 2023