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Subcrestal vs Juxtacrestal PRAMA Implants With Variable Necks

The goal of this clinical trial is to understand how different implant neck designs and placement depths affect the surrounding bone and peri-implant tissue (the tissue around a dental implant) in adults who need implants in the back areas of the mouth (molars and premolars). The main questions it aims to answer are: Does placing implants deeper under the bone crest (subcrestally) help preserve more bone and peri-implant tissue over time? Do implants with longer, conical necks and micro-threaded surfaces result in more stable peri-implant tissue than implants with shorter necks? Researchers will compare three types of one-piece dental implants with different neck heights (short, standard, and long), placed at different depths in the jawbone, to determine which combination better maintains bone and peri-implant tissue levels. Participants will: Receive two dental implants in the posterior upper or lower jaw Be randomly assigned to one of three groups depending on implant neck design and placement depth Undergo implant surgery using a digital workflow, with healing over three months Be rehabilitated with custom zirconia bridges Return for regular clinical and imaging checkups over a period of at least 3 years This study aims to generate evidence that helps clinicians choose implant designs and techniques that promote long-term peri-implant tissue health.

Salivary Minerals in Patients With Peri-implantitis

Patients included in the study will be recruited after arriving at the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Zagreb. During the clinical examination, the patient's periodontal status (bleeding during probing, and the depth of the pockets around the implant) and a control x-ray will be taken to check bone loss. Saliva sampling will occur at 3-time points, when establishing the diagnosis of periimplantitis, before the start of therapy, and at the first control after treatment.