https://pkheartjournal.com/index.php/journal/issue/feed 2026-07-14T06:19:49+00:00 Prof. Tariq Ashraf editor@pkheartjournal.com Open Journal Systems <p><img style="text-align: center; font-size: 0.875rem;" src="http://pkheartjournal.com/public/site/images/editor_pkheartjournal/book-cover.jpg" alt="" width="205" height="290" /></p> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-8" style="border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 5px;"> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US">ISSN: 0048-2706 (Print)</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US">ISSN: </span></strong><strong><span lang="EN-GB">2227-9199</span></strong> <strong><span lang="EN-US">(Online)</span></strong></p> <p><strong>Pakistan Heart Journal </strong>accepts contributions relating to cardiovascular diseases, Medicine and Dentistry [Dentistry all Specialities] which includes originals articles, case reports special communications and review articles.</p> <p><strong>Indexed and abstracted in</strong>: Index Copernicus Poland, WHO IMEMR Current Contents, Citefactor.org, Scopus (Fully UpTo 2026), Web of Science (Fully UpTo 2026), DOAJ</p> <p><strong>Registered with:</strong> International Serials Data System of France</p> <p><strong>Recognized by</strong> Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (X Category)</p> <p><strong>Approved by</strong> Medical &amp; Dental Council</p> <p><strong>Validated </strong>by NMC/NDC/UGC/Medical/Dental Colleges For Appointment/Promotions &amp; Other Requirements of Faculties &amp; Post Graduates</p> <p><strong>Covered by </strong>Pakmedinet, Google Scholar &amp; New Jour, Scopus, Web of Science, DOAJ</p> <p><strong>Publication Fee:</strong> 600 USD</p> <p><strong>Email: </strong>editor@pkheartjournal.com</p> <p> </p> </div> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <h4>About the Journal</h4> <p>The Pakistan Heart Journal (PHJ) is a 45-years-old quarterly, peer reviewed official journal of State Cardiac Society (SCS). PHJ publishes scholarly research focusing on the various fields of Cardiology and its sub-specialties. We are dedicated to promote high quality research and disseminate the latest advances among all health care professionals interested in various fields of cardiology including general clinical cardiology, preventive cardiology, interventional cardiology, echocardiography, electrophysiology, pediatric cardiology, cardiac imaging, cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac anesthesiology, General Dentistry [Dentistry all Specialities].</p> <p>As a leading cardiology journal of the country, Pakistan Heart Journal remains cognizant of the recent advances in the rapidly growing fields of cardiology, it invites and encourages scholars to write short communications and invited editorials on the emerging issues. We particularly aim to promote standards of cardiovascular diseases management and prevention in developing countries, like Pakistan, by encouraging manuscript submissions on issues affecting the public health.</p> <p>It has a strong commitment towards original research of high quality. We follow double-blind peer review process as per international standards and their record is well kept. We not only focus on pure medical issues but we also highlight the ethical and moral issues as they do have profound effects on overall quality, training and research.</p> </div> https://pkheartjournal.com/index.php/journal/article/view/2195 2026-07-14T06:19:49+00:00 Dr. Ranganath L.M., Dr. Ajay Gaikwad, Dr. Kapil Choudhary, Dr. Ankur Rajpoot, Dr. Zeeshan Ali, Dr. Preeti Rajput smilesbpl@gmail.com

<p><strong>Aim</strong>: This study aims to assess the effects of bone grafting on implants' primary stability and associated bony transformation, and immediate implants placed in the maxillary anterior region</p> <p><strong>Materials and Methods</strong>: This study focused on 90 patients aged 25 to 50 with decayed teeth seeking natural-looking replacements. After clinical examinations, 80 patients expressed interest in dental implants and implant-supported prostheses. Care was taken to preserve the buccal bone plate, with infraorbital local anaesthesia used for comfort. In cases needing bone augmentation, a hydroxyapatite graft and collagen membrane was applied. The 80 interested patients were split into two groups for analysis: Group 1 received immediate implant placement with bone grafting, and Group 2 received implants without grafting. Effectiveness was assessed by measuring primary stability and osseointegration through the Implant Stability Quotient (ISQ) at 3- and 6-month post-surgery.</p> <p><strong>Statistical Analysis and Results: </strong>Group 1 (40 patients) underwent immediate implant placement with bone grafting, while Group 2 (40 patients) received implants without grafting. After three months, the Implant Stability Quotient (ISQ) was assessed on four surfaces of the implants for each group. Group 1 showed ISQ values of 75.5 ± 5 Ncm (buccal), 79.8 ± 4 Ncm (lingual), 80.4 ± 3 Ncm (mesial), and 69.5 ± 4 Ncm (distal). Conversely, Group 2 had lower ISQ values: 47.6 ± 3 Ncm (buccal), 45.5 ± 3 Ncm (lingual), 43.7 ± 2 Ncm (mesial), and 37.5 ± 3 Ncm (distal). After six months, Group 1's results improved to 77.6 ± 6 Ncm (buccal), 80.5 ± 3 Ncm (lingual), 82.4 ± 4 Ncm (mesial), and 72.5 ± 6 Ncm (distal). In comparison, Group 2's ISQ values increased to 50.5 ± 2 Ncm (buccal), 49.3 ± 2 Ncm (lingual), 55.6 ± 3 Ncm (mesial), and 40.2 ± 2 Ncm (distal). The summarisation of these findings, employing one-way ANOVA for a comprehensive analysis of the effectiveness of immediate implant placement with and without bone grafting, contributes valuable insights for future clinical practice.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion</strong>: This study concluded that immediate implants with bone grafting led to better bone transformation and aesthetics. This technique effectively preserves jawbone shape and enhances long-term cosmetic outcomes.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

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