Table 2.
Macroscopic grading system adapted for implant osseointegration in proof of concept trial in animal models.
| Parameter | Variables | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance of peri-implant region | Normal | 0 |
| Slight surface irregularity | 1 | |
| Moderate surface irregularity | 2 | |
| Severe disruption/cracks or irregularities | 3 | |
| Irregularity with associated complications like suppuration, pus, abscess etc. | 4 | |
| Discolouration of the implant bone interface with no movement of implant. | Absence of discolouration | 0 |
| Slight discolouration | 1 | |
| Moderate discolouration | 2 | |
| Severe discolouration | 3 | |
| Discolouration with associated complications like suppuration, pus, abscess etc. | 4 | |
| Presence of distinguished surface mass /hyperplastic growth at the implant bone interface | Absence of hyperplastic growth | 0 |
| Slight hyperplastic growth | 1 | |
| Moderate hyperplastic growth | 2 | |
| Severe hyperplastic growth | 3 | |
| Hyperplastic growth with associated complications like suppuration, pus, abscess etc. | 4 | |
| Peri-implant bone radiolucency | Absence | 0 |
| Slight | 1 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Severe | 3 | |
| Movement of implant | Absence | 0 |
| Slight | 1 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Severe | 3 |