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Final abutments were connected to the implants and welded to a titanium bar using an intraoral welding unit. This framework was used as a support for the final restoration, which was fitted on the same day as implant placement. Mean marginal bone loss and radiographically detectable alteration of the welded framework were assessed using periapical radiographs immediately after surgery and at 6\u2010 and 12\u2010month follow\u2010up examinations.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Results:<\/jats:bold> Ten males and 10 females, with an average age of 51.8 years (SD = 15.1 years; N = 20), were consecutively treated with 153 immediately loaded implants. No fractures or radiographically detectable alterations of the welded framework were evident. All implants osseointegrated and were clinically stable at the time of the 12\u2010month follow\u2010up. Mean marginal bone loss was 0.43 mm (SD = 0.13 mm; N = 153) between 0 and 6 months and 0.14 mm (SD = 0.055 mm; N = 153) between 6 and 12 months. Therefore, the accumulated mean marginal bone loss was 0.57 mm (SD = 0.21 m; N = 153).<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Conclusions:<\/jats:bold> On the same day of surgery, it is possible to successfully rehabilitate the edentulous maxilla with a fixed, permanent prosthesis supported by an intraoral welded titanium framework. 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