title: Implant materials in dentistry.
abstract: A review is given of current dental implants, as divided in permucosal and nonpermucosal applications. Each has its own material requirements, and therefore the various biomaterials currently used are discussed separately. The conclusion is that bioactive ceramics made of calcium phosphate, and where necessary reinforced with metals, will be the material of choice for future dental implants.
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D000537:Aluminum Oxide; D003738:Dental Cements; D003757:Dental Implantation; D003764:Dental Materials; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D006801:Humans; D013193:Stainless Steel; D014025:Titanium; D014800:Vitallium
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D003738:Dental Cements; D003764:Dental Materials; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D013193:Stainless Steel; D014800:Vitallium; D014025:Titanium; D000537:Aluminum Oxide