Determining the loading protocol in implant dentistry: A review

Abstract

Dental implant therapy has provided us with one of the most promising tooth replacement procedures. The prognosis of dental implants as a restorative technique depends largely on the predictability of osseointegration. In the last few decades dental implants as a fixed treatment modality have emerged in various aspects. This article discusses the loading protocols for the better understanding of implant success rate. Different protocols have been discussed briefly for the selection of loading technique in implant dentistry.