Factors influencing successful osseointegration – A note for a beginner Dr. Sudhakara Bhat*†, Professor & Head, Dr. Ravikumar C.M.**, Professor * Department of Prosthodontics, Sri Hasanamba Dental College & Hospital, Vidyanagar, Hassan., 573201. ** Department of Prosthodontics, Vyas dental College & Hospital, Jodhpur, Rajasthan-4 † Corresponding Address: Dr. Sudhakar Bhat, Department. of Prosthodontics, Sri Hasanamba Dental College & Hospital, Vidyanagar, Hassan
Online published on 8 December, 2011. Abstract Replacement of missing teeth over the Osseo integrated dental implants is fast becoming a standard care in the present day dentistry. Factors influencing the Osseo integration are grouped as host factors of healing, quality of surrounding bone, quality of surgical technique and post-surgical care/loading. In conclusion it seems probable that case selection, proper planning, surgical and prosthetic protocols will result in successful Osseo integration and clinical outcome. Top Keywords Osseo integration, Host factor, Surgical technique, Loading. Top |