Clinical insights

Implant placement and loading are two parts of the same clinical strategy, not separate choices. The 2026 systematic review from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine team updates the Gallucci framework with a far larger evidence base, clarifying which accelerated protocols—such as Type 1A (immediate placement + immediate loading)—are now well validated and where options like Type 1B still carry higher risk. It also confirms late placement protocols as the most consistently predictable pathways, while showing how early placement can balance biological safety with shorter treatment times.

Immediate implant placement allows clinicians to replace a tooth at extraction, reducing treatment time while maintaining bone and soft tissue contours. When guided by the ITI SAC Classification and meticulous planning, it offers predictable, esthetic outcomes — proving that efficiency and precision can go hand in hand.

Explore the potential of mini dental implants as retainers for mandibular overdentures, advantages, patient outcomes, and clinical cases highlighting both surgical and prosthetic procedures.

While complete dentures are traditional for edentulous patients, implant-supported overdentures offer a more retentive and cost-effective alternative. Find out how this option balances the benefits of fixed implant restorations with reduced invasiveness, making it suitable for many patients based on their individual needs and circumstances.