| Description |
Non threaded implants are basically know as implant cylinders. They have less surface area than threaded implants so they require a coating to increase surface area. They are placed by drilling a hole slightly smaller than the diameter of the implant and then tapping in the implant with a mallet. |  |
| Advantages |
They are very easy and quick to insert.
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| Disadvantages |
Initial stabilization and proprioception are much less than threaded implants.
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| Recommendations |
Not much interest in these implants at the present time (September 2003).
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