ANATOMICAL

The claim “[…] proven essential to prevent marginal bone loss, avoid dehiscence, and prevent peri-implantitis” is supported by:

  • Monje, A., Roccuzzo, A., Buser, D., & Wang, H.-L. (2023). Influence of buccal bone wall thickness on the peri-implant hard and soft tissue dimensional changes: A systematic review. Clinical Oral Implants Research, 34(Suppl. 26), 4–27. https://doi.org/10.1111/clr.14177

EXTREMELY CONVENIENT
The claim “[…] preserves bone volume and stimulates a favorable osseointegration process, decreasing surgical trauma and patient morbidity […]” is supported by:

  • Preti, G., Martinasso, G., Peirone, B., Navone, R., Manzella, C., Muzio, G., Russo, C., Canuto, R.A. and Schierano, G. (2007), Cytokines and Growth Factors Involved in the Osseointegration of Oral Titanium Implants Positioned Using Piezoelectric Bone Surgery Versus a Drill Technique: A Pilot Study in Minipigs. Journal of Periodontology, 78: 716-722. https://doi.org/10.1902/jop.2007.060285
  • Vercellotti T, Stacchi C, Russo C, Rebaudi A, Vincenzi G, Pratella U, Baldi D, Mozzati M, Monagheddu C, Sentineri R, Cuneo T, Di Alberti L, Carossa S, Schierano G. Ultrasonic implant site preparation using piezosurgery: a multicenter case series study analyzing 3,579 implants with a 1- to 3-year follow-up. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2014 Jan-Feb;34(1):11-8. doi: 10.11607/prd.1860. PMID: 24396835.
  • Stacchi C, Vercellotti T, Torelli L, Furlan F, Di Lenarda R. Changes in implant stability using different site preparation techniques: twist drills versus piezosurgery. A single-blinded, randomized, controlled clinical trial. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res. 2013 Apr;15(2):188-97. doi: 10.1111/j.1708-8208.2011.00341.x. Epub 2011 Apr 19. PMID: 21682844.
  • Sanika Shah, Amit Jagtap, Shwetha Shetty, Pooja Kachi.SUCCESS RATE OF DENTAL IMPLANTS PLACED WITH PIEZOELECTRIC RIDGE SPLITTING – A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW..JIDA 2020;XIV;31-38. https://publication.ida.org.in/IndexMain.htm#/viewArticle/25522

CLINICALLY-PROVEN
The claim “REX PiezoImplant has undergone extensive clinical validations and has been proven to be a safe and effective, long-term clinical solution for the treatment of atrophic ridges.” is supported by:

  • US Food and Drugs Administration – 510(k) Premarket Notification Letter (Clinical Data) – K212872
  • Vercellotti T, Troiano G, Oreglia F, Lombardi T, Gregorig G, Morella E, Rapani A, Stacchi C. Wedge-Shaped Implants for Minimally Invasive Treatment of Narrow Ridges: A Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study. J Clin Med. 2020 Oct 14;9(10):3301. doi: 10.3390/jcm9103301. PMID: 33066588; PMCID: PMC7602171.
  • Bambini, F.; Memè, L.; Rossi, R.; Grassi, A.; Grego, S.; Mummolo, S. New Operative Protocol for Immediate Post-Extraction Implant in Lower-First-Molar Region with Rex-Blade Implants: A Case Series with 18 Months of Follow-Up. Appl. Sci. 2023, 13, 10226. https://doi.org/10.3390/app131810226
  • Lucia Memè, A New Wedge-Shape Dental Implants for Narrow Bone Ridge: REX Piezoimplant, a Case Report With 12 Months of Follow-Up. 2022 – 16(3). AJBSR.MS.ID.002224. DOI:10.34297/AJBSR.2022.16.002224