title: Implant surface material, design, and osseointegration.
abstract: The structural and functional union of the implant with living bone is greatly influenced by the surface properties of the implant. The success of a dental implant depends on the chemical, physical, mechanical, and topographic characteristics of its surface. The influence of surface topography on osseointegration has translated to shorter healing times from implant placement to restoration. This article presents a discussion of surface characteristics and design of implants, which should allow the clinician to better understand osseointegration and information coming from implant manufacturers, allowing for better implant selection.
authors.affiliation: Mona Dental Program, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston, Jamaica; The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA; Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Woodhull Hospital, Brooklyn, NY 11206, USA. Electronic address: oeogle@aol.com.
authors.forename: Orrett E
authors.initials: OE
authors.lastname: Ogle
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D000069343:Bone-Implant Interface / Q000502:physiology; D003657:Decision Making; D015921:Dental Implants; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D006801:Humans; D016348:Osseointegration / Q000502:physiology*; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D015921:Dental Implants; D003764:Dental Materials
keywords: Dental implants; Implant design; Osseointegration; Titanium surface