Dentists and oral surgeons rely upon the process of osseointegration in order to successfully complete dental implant surgeries. As opposed to fibrointegration where there is a fibro-osseous ligament that connects the implant to the bone, in osseointegration, there is a direct structural link between the jaw and the newly introduced, usually titanium screw that serves as the anchor for the implant. The screw is threaded to have a large amount of surface area so that the link between bone and implant might be as strong as possible. This fascinating process is not unique to dental procedures; it is a part of bone and joint replacement techniques as well.
Osseointegration is only one of the many topics about which you can find information on DentalScholarNews.com. For example, a case study providing thorough information about advanced, new protocols for the loading of the edentulous arch details the steps of the procedure that allows for the osseointegration of implants with less of the delays common in older techniques. If you wish to connect with other dentists in the country, you can share ideas at The Joust and using the Dental Insider. Professionals can even post papers using the Podium. There is also a direct link from our website to a number of news outlets like Osseo Daily, Dental Economics, Advances in Dental Research, and Science Daily that cover current events in the industry.
If you are done furthering your dental education for the day, you can always turn to some humorous dental videos or our dentist specific comic strip to make you smile.
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