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Gaurav Das, Rahul Chopra, Sumit Malhotra, Akash Alok Bora, Raagul Somasundaram, Gaurav Das, Rahul Chopra, Sumit Malhotra, Akash Alok Bora, Raagul Somasundaram, Gaurav Das, Rahul Chopra, Sumit Malhotra, Akash Alok Bora, Raagul Somasundaram

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13

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Background: Dental implant placement is a standard practice in implant dentistry. However, there are situations where traditional implant placement may not be feasible. Basal implantology—also referred to as bicortical, cortical, or strategic implantology—focuses on anchoring dental implants in the cortical regions of the jawbone. These areas are more resistant to bone loss and infections, making the technique a stable and reliable alternativeAim: The aim of the study was to evaluate crestal bone levels around KOS rough surface basal implants after prosthetic loading in atrophied ridges.Materials and Methods: The Study was conducted in the Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, I.T.S. Centre for Dental Studies and Research, Muradnagar, Ghaziabad. The patients visiting the OPD who met the inclusion criteria and willing to give the informed consent were included in the study. A total of 20 rough KOS rough surface basal implants were evaluated in this study. The mean crestal bone levels were assessed at baseline and 6 months using IOPA with grid. Gingival index was measured at baseline and 6 months. VAS score for pain was assessed at baseline, 3rd and 7th day and patient satisfaction was evaluated using Likert scale.Results: There were insignificant changes in crestal bone levels at 6 months after prosthetic loading as compared to baseline. Gingival index assessed showed no statistically significant difference at 6 months compared to baseline. VAS score for pain showed significant improvement at 3rd day and 7th day compared to baseline. Likert Scale used to assess the patient’s satisfaction level showed no statistical difference between baseline and 6 months.Conclusion: The current study suggests that basal implants are a good alternative to conventional implants, where bone levels are compromised.