Immediate loading without stability/occlusal control criteria
What it is
Loading an implant with a provisional restoration immediately after placement without meeting the required stability and occlusal criteria. Premature loading causes micromotion exceeding the 50-150 micrometer threshold, leading to fibrous encapsulation and implant failure.
Why it happens
• Patient demand for immediate teeth (esthetic pressure) • Misunderstanding of immediate loading protocols — applying them to cases that do not qualify • Not measuring insertion torque or ISQ values • Failing to control occlusal contacts on the provisional • Applying immediate loading protocols to single posterior implants without sufficient stability • Marketing-driven treatment rather than evidence-based case selection
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