title: The evolution of implants over the last fifty years.
abstract: In discussing the evolution of implants over the last fifty years, one must consider the objectives of the use of the dental implant, the nature of its design, the biocompatibility of materials with the oral environment, research data, and finally the long-term clinical trials which have influenced the developments of such implants.
authors.affiliation: Westmead Hospital Dental Clinical School, NSW.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mah
mesh_terms: D015921:Dental Implants / Q000266:history*; D049673:History, 20th Century
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants