Dental implants characteristics, stability and designs

Abstract

One of the recent advances in the field of dentistry is to provide prothesis that can replace lost natural teeth. Over several decades, researches were endeavouring to create dental implants with optimized criteria that allow long-term function and stability. After notable success, the use of dental implant has become an almost daily routine in dental practice. However, many factors can influence the success of dental implantation procedures. Primary implant stability remains the most reliable predictor of dental implants success, and many factors are known to have a considerable impact on the implant stability such as the thread morphology, the implant size and length, the implant body shape, the surgical technique use, and the underlying bone heath. Knowledge of these factors is essential for optimizing the outcome of dental implantation procedures even in unfavourable conditions. Therefore, this article aims at reviewing and discussing the various dental implants designs, characteristics, and stability.

Comparison of Platform Switched and Platform Matched Implants on Supporting Structures of Mandibular Overdentures: A Three Year Follow-up Longitudinal Study.

“…(2) Marginal bone loss (MBL) around an implant is inevitable due to bone remodeling and crestal bone resorption after implant installation and prosthetic insertion. (3) MBL around implant causes biological complications at the implant-abutment connection which prompt tissue inflammation around the implant and developing peri-implant diseases due to problems in oral hygiene maintenance. (4,5) Preservation of crestal bone plays an important role in the success and survival of dental implants which keep peri-implant soft tissue healthy.…”