Dental Implants: A Review

Abstract

The present article is a review presenting an update on the field of dental implants since the World Workshop in Clinical Periodontics in July 1989. Areas that are discussed include following: 1. Biomaterials and the implant interface, and the interaction of these with the environment. 2. Periodontal considerations including data supporting a perimucosal seal of implant to soft tissue and discussion of the endosseous interface between the bone and the implant. 3. Newer techniques of diagnostic imaging and their determination of bone types are related to the future practice of dental implants. 4. Implant selection and the surgical techniques involved in implant placement. 5. Current ideas of implant prosthodontics, implant maintenance, and the treatment of implant failures. 6. Finally, the use of dental implants in the United States and Sweden.

Systemic and Local Tissue Response to Titanium Corrosion

“…Biochemical changes in the peri-implant environment may lead to implant corrosion (Laing, 1973). Thus, titanium implant corrosion is affected not only by the concentration of electrolytes but also by saliva pH (Duffó et al, 1999;Nikolopoulou, 2006) which can vary in areas around dental implants (Meffert et al, 1992). Lotthar et al (1992) reported that titanium does not withstand a large number of chemical substances.…”

Dental-Implant Maintenance: A Critical Factor in Long-Term Treatment Success

“…Either of these situations can lead to detrimental consequences. [15] Home care for dental implant-supported restorations similar to traditional oral hygiene procedures, with some minor modifications are as follows.…”

A New Implant Designed to Maximize Contact With Trabecular Bone: Survival to 18 Months

“…[20][21][22] Variations in the anatomic structure of different jaw regions and/or inadvertent oversizing of the implant site may result in an implant that is slightly mobile. 23 Orenstein et al 24 reported that implant mobility at placement may present a serious risk to successful integration at uncovering and to long-term survival of some implant types.…”