Surface structure characteristics of dental implants and their potential changes following installation: a literature review
10.5125/jkaoms.2023.49.3.114
- Author:
Pitchaya ANEKSOMBOONPOL
1
;
Basel MAHARDAWI
;
Pheeradej Na NAN
;
Palawat LAOHARUNGPISIT
;
Thongnard KUMCHAI
;
Natthamet WONGSIRICHAT
;
Napapa AIMJIRAKUL
Author Information
1. Department of Conservative Dentistry and Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Publication Type:REVIEW ARTICLE
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2023;49(3):114-124
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Dental implants have been utilized for many years to treat individuals with missing teeth. To optimize the long-term success rate of such implants, new designs, surfaces, and materials have been analyzed. It is important for the clinician to have a background in the field of implant surface design, to be familiar with the strengths and limitations of the available options, and to be aware of the alterations in surface structure that may occur following installation. This article provides a detailed review of the structure and the surface characteristics of dental implants, the modifications of implant surface, as well as the methods of evaluating implant surface structure. Moreover, it provides information concerning the structural changes that may take place at the time of dental implant placement. It is important for clinicians to be aware of such changes to plan and execute implant procedures with the highest possible success and implant survival rates.
