Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Immediate loading protocol, in recent times, has gained popularity as it has not only shortened the treatment time but also resulted in enhanced patient satisfaction. The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of Early implant loading protocol over conventional implant loading protocol with respect to peri-implant bone loss and implant stability. Material and methods: 40 patients selected for this study were divided into two groups. In Group I patients, implants were Early loaded, whereas in Group II, they were loaded with delayed loading protocol. Peri-implant bone loss was measured and compared using intraoral periapical radiographs with the grid at the time of implant loading within 1 month and 3 months after implant loading. Results: Change in radiographic bone loss in both the groups was found to be statistically significant when baseline was compared to 1, and 3 months, but the difference in the bone loss between Group I and II was not found to be statistically significant. Conclusion: No statistically significant difference was observed in the crestal bone loss on comparison of Early loading to delayed loading protocol.