Research progress and clinical application of dental implant macro-design

doi:10.12337/zgkqzzxzz.2025.04.013

Abstract

Abstract: In recent years, the design of implant configurations has been continuously optimized, playing a key role in improving initial stability and promoting osseointegration, which are key factors for achieving long-term functional stability of implants. However, there is still no unified consensus on the optimal implant configuration. This article explores various aspects of implant design, including the neck structure, thread pattern, overall shape, apex features, diameter, and length, with different bone qualities and clinical conditions, such as immediate and delayed implantation, as well as anterior and posterior implantation sites. By summarizing the most favorable implant configurations identified in current research, this review aims to provide a reference for clinical applications.

Key words: Dental implant, Implant configuration design, Primary stability, Osseointegration

Cai Wenyu, Ma Junchi, Zhao Wenbo, Wang Yiming, Zhou Libo. Research progress and clinical application of dental implant macro-design[J]. Chinese Journal of Oral Implantology, 2025, 30(2): 180-186.

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