Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients of either sex and any race greater than 18 years of age * Patients for whom a decision has already been made to use dental implants for the restoration of existing edentulism in the mandible or maxilla. * Patients must be physically able to tolerate conventional surgical and restorative procedures. * Patients must agree to be evaluated for each study visit, especially the yearly follow-up visits Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with active infection or severe inflammation in the areas intended for implant placement. * Patients with a \> 10 cigarette per day smoking habit. * Patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. * Patients with uncontrolled metabolic bone disease where there is a diagnosis of the following: Osteomalacia, primary or secondary hyperparathyroidism, renal osteodystrophy, or Paget's disease of bone. * Patients with a history of therapeutic radiation to the head * Patients in need of bone grafting at the site of the intended study implant for augmentation purposes. * Patients who are known to be pregnant at the screening visit. * Patients with evidence of severe para-functional habits such as bruxing or clenching.