Osseointegration
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When dental implants that have been placed in your jawbone
are successful, osseointegration occurs. This
term means bone connection. The metal or
ceramic part of the implant is placed into your jawbone, then
the bone actually attaches itself directly to the implant,
growing all around it and supporting it firmly.
Some implant systems encourage a soft tissue scar layer
between the implant and bone; it is suggested that this scar
tissue serves like a ligament in connecting a natural tooth root
to its bony socket. However, this theory has not been
scientifically proven. In addition, a scar layer contributes to
implant movement, permitting undesirable communication between
bone and the mouth, and does not react well to biting forces.
Scientific data do tell us that implant systems based on
osseointegration are predictable and highly successful. Your
dentist can discuss this with you. |
