2.5.4. Measurment of Implant Stability

Implant stability quotient (ISQ) values were measured to evaluate stability at the time of placement. ISQ values of all the implants placed in mandibles were measured immediately and at week eight after second surgery using Osstell Mentor® (Integtration Diagnostic Ltd., Göteborg, Sweden). ISQ values

were measured five times for each implant, and mean and standard deviations (SDs) were calculated after excluding minimum and maximum values.
