The influence of implant design on primary stability in extraction sockets and ridge preserved sites

In this lecture, the influence of implant design on the stability of immediate implants and implants in ridge preserved sockets will be presented. The use of the Implant Stability Quotient (ISQ) for assessing the stability of implants after placement and during healing will be discussed.

Learning objectives:

• Describe the design features of an implant that contribute to implant stability
• Outline the surgical protocols required to achieve implant stability
• Describe the use of ISQ for evaluating integration of implants.

About Dr. Stephen Chen

Stephen Chen is a specialist periodontist in private practice in Melbourne, Australia and is Clinical Associate Professor at the Melbourne Dental School at the University of Melbourne. He is past-president of the International Team for Implantology (ITI). His main research areas are in post-extraction implant outcomes and guided bone regeneration.