How does dental implant macrogeometry affect primary implant stability? A narrative review

• Main Authors: Diana Heimes (Author), Philipp Becker (Author), Andreas Pabst (Author), Ralf Smeets (Author), Annika Kraus (Author), Amely Hartmann (Author), Keyvan Sagheb (Author), Peer W. Kämmerer (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SpringerOpen, 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Purpose The macrogeometry of a dental implant plays a decisive role in its primary stability. A larger diameter, a conical shape, and a roughened surface increase the contact area of the implant with the surrounding bone and thus improve primary stability. This is considered the basis for s...