Implant placement and loading protocols

This lecture reviews implant placement and loading protocols, including immediate, early, and delayed approaches. It covers clinical steps, decision-making, and key considerations, while summarizing current scientific evidence and its evolution over time.

By the end of this lecture, participants will be able to:

• Define implant placement and loading protocols
• Differentiate between immediate, early, and delayed placement and loading approaches
• Identify key clinical steps and considerations for each protocol
• Evaluate patient- and site-specific factors influencing protocol selection
• Interpret the current scientific evidence supporting different protocols