title: Osseointegration.
abstract: Direct rigid fixation of the implant into jawbones has become an accepted and proven treatment for edentulism. This paper reviews the concept of osseointegration.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College, Bharath University, Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Raghavendra S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Jayesh
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College, Bharath University, Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Dhinakarsamy
keywords: Implants; osseointegration; prosthesis; titanium