Despite of the positive findings achieved by the included studies , few RCTs were available for analysis for SLActive implants .
OBJECTIVE To assess the survival percentage , clinical and radiographic outcomes of s and blasted and acid-etched ( SLA ) dental implants  and its modified surface ( SLActive ) in protocol s involving immediate and early occlusal loading .
Early loading of non-submerged titanium implants with a sandblasted and acid-etched surface. 5-year results of a prospective study in partially edentulous patients.
OBJECTIVES The aim of this prospect i ve cohort study was to evaluate the success rate of titanium screw-type implants with the s and blasted and acid-etched ( SLA ) surface loaded early , after 6 weeks of healing . MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 104 implants were inserted into posterior sites of 51 partially edentulous patients exhibiting bone densities of class I-III . After a healing period of 6 weeks , all implants were functionally loaded with cemented crowns or fixed partial dentures . The patients were recalled at 3 , 12 , 24 , 36 , 48 and 60 months for clinical and radiographic examination . RESULTS One implant failed to integrate during healing , and three implants were lost to follow-up and were considered drop-outs . The remaining 100 implants showed favorable clinical and radiographic findings at the 5-year examination . The peri-implant soft tissues were stable over time ; the mean probing depths and mean attachment levels did not change during the follow-up period . None of the radiographs exhibited signs of continuous peri-implant radiolucency , which confirmed ankylotic stability for all 100 implants . The measurement of the bone crest levels ( DIB values ) indicated stability as well . Based on strict success criteria , all 100 implants were considered successfully integrated , result ing in a 5-year success rate of 99 % . CONCLUSION This prospect i ve study using an early loading protocol with 6 weeks of healing demonstrated that titanium implants with the SLA surface can achieve and maintain successful tissue integration with high predictability for at least 5 years of follow-up in selected patients and sites
Despite of the positive findings achieved by the included studies , few RCTs were available for analysis for SLActive implants .
OBJECTIVE To assess the survival percentage , clinical and radiographic outcomes of s and blasted and acid-etched ( SLA ) dental implants  and its modified surface ( SLActive ) in protocol s involving immediate and early occlusal loading .