The development and future of dental implants

Abstract

Since 1970s, a lot of effort has been devoted toward the development of dental implants. Dental implants are nowadays an indispensable part of clinical dentistry. The global dental implant market is expected to reach $13 billion in 2023. Although, the survival rate of dental implants has been reported above 90%, compromised bone conditions promote implant failure and endanger the current high success rates. The main concern is related to the aging population. Diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity and use of drugs are all medical conditions, which can hamper bone healing around dental implants. In view of this, research toward developing better methods of enhancing implant osseointegration have to be continued, especially in the presence of impaired bone condition. In this paper, the current changes and their future perspective are discussed.

Antimicrobial Prescription Habits of Dentists Performing Dental Implant Treatments in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

“…The rehabilitation of edentulous spaces using implants and their corresponding prosthetic structures is currently considered a routine treatment in dentistry [ 1 ]. It is estimated that the global market for dental implants will reach USD $13 billion in 2023 [ 2 ], due in part to an aging population with higher chances of suffering tooth loss.…”

“…For more than 30 years, implants have proven to be predictable treatments, with a high long-term success rate (above 90%) [ 2 , 3 , 4 ]. However, as with any treatment, implants can fail or present complications, placing strain on the patient–dentist relationship [ 1 ].…”

Antibiotic dosage prescribed in oral implant surgery: A meta-analysis of cross-sectional surveys

“…This alarming situation, coupled with the substantial growth of the oral implant market in recent years [30], predicates an important public health concern. The prescription of antibiotics in dentistry is still rising despite many campaigns to prevent their excessive use [31,32].…”

Nanostructured Bulk Titanium with Enhanced Properties—Strategies and Prospects for Dental Applications

“…[1] The figures for 2030 for Europe and the United States are %20% and 30% respectively. [2] At present, almost 23% of US citizens over 65 are completely edentulous, creating great demand for dental replacements. [3] According to the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) forecast, the global dental market is expected to exceed $8 billion by the end of 2024, up from $4.46 billion in 2016.…”

“…This is challenging, especially in the case of elderly people, who tend to suffer diseases that increase the risk of implant rejection. [2] Thus, advanced healthcare requires constant development in the design and fabrication of dental materials. Currently, commercially pure titanium (CP-Ti) is a leading metallic material in the global dental replacements market.…”