The "Platform Switching" Effect in Implant-Supported Prosthetics as a Prevention of Alveolar Ridge Bone Loss

The purpose of this review is to determine the marginal bone loss minimization by using the platform switching effect technique for implant-supported crown restoration. Publications in the electronic databases PubMed, Google Scholar and ScienceDirect were examined during a systematic literature review. Articles containing data related to the effect of platform switching on the alveolar marginal bone structure while usage of implant-supported crown restorations were included. 51 articles were reviewed during data collection. After analysis of the publications according to the exclusion criteria, the number of included studies had become 34. Considering the studied materials, it can be said that dental prosthetics on implants with the effect of "platform switching" create favorable conditions. There is a minimum amount of bone loss due to the bone tissue remodeling after implantation, as well as after prosthetics, by distancing the foci of microorganism contamination from the marginal bone. © (2023), (University of Dicle). All Rights Reserved.