International Journal of Dentistry Research 2020; 5(2): 87-92 ; DOI:10.31254/dentistry.2020.5212
Dental Implant Biomaterials: A Comprehensive Review
Unnati Oza1 , Hiral Parikh2 , Shilpa Duseja3 , Charu Agrawal3
1. Post graduate student, Department of Periodontology, Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College & Hospital, Visnagar, Gujarat, India
2. Professor and Head, Department of Periodontology, Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College & Hospital, Visnagar, Gujarat, India
3. Professor, Department of Periodontology, Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College & Hospital, Visnagar, Gujarat, India
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Received: 9th November, 2019 / Accepted: 1st May, 2020 / Published : 30th August, 2020
For the replacement of missing teeth, Dental implants have now gained popularity as one of the most significant treatment modality. In an attempt to boost the success rate of this root imitating structure, continuous efforts have been made to modify its materials and designs. To establish healthy osseointegration, biomaterials, designs and surface characteristics of implants play a key role. So, modification in these factors will aid in obtaining long-term implant stability. A wide variety of materials are available in the market and the selection of appropriate implant material is utmost important for accomplishment of successful treatment. Before choosing an implant, the clinicians should have detailed knowledge about the latest implant materials, its design aspects as well as its properties to achieve successful treatment outcome.
Implant, Biomaterials, Biocompatibility, Titanium, Zirconia, Polymers.
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