Measurement of Dental Implant Stability by Resonance Frequency Analysis-Review of the Literatures

Dental implant treatment is getting more and more popular and be an excellent option for prosthetic restoration with high success rates. Implant stability is essential for a good outcome and a prerequisite for osseointegration. The clinical assessment of osseointegration is based on mechanical stability rather than histological criteria, considering primary stability and secondary stability. The aim of this report is to review the literature on Resonance Frequency Analysis (RF A) as a method for measuring dental implant stability. All searches include experimental and clinical research published between 1996 and 2014. The studies reviewed demonstrate the usefulness of RFA as a noninvasive method to assess implant stability.