title: Oral implants.
abstract: Today, more and more evidence suggests that even small changes in hardware for oral implants may jeopardize its biocompatibility. Even the manner in which the hardware is sterilized can influence cellular adhesion. This review discusses the surface characteristics, configuration, and success rates of various oral implants, as well as the complications that can result following implantation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology, Catholic University, Leuven, Belgium.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: van Steenberghe
mesh_terms: D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000009:adverse effects; D015921:Dental Implants; D006801:Humans; D016348:Osseointegration; D013242:Sterilization; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants