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Summary
Modern oral implantology often rebrands old techniques. Pioneers like Formiggini and Linkow developed foundational methods, with current "innovations" merely using new terminology for established concepts like osteofibrosis and complete ossification.
Area of Science:
- Oral Implantology
- Dental Materials Science
- Surgical Innovation
Context:
- The field of oral implantology is experiencing a proliferation of new techniques and materials.
- Many of these are presented as novel advancements for commercial purposes.
- Historical review reveals a lack of true innovation, with current methods often being rebranded older concepts.
Purpose:
- To critically evaluate current trends in oral implantology.
- To demonstrate that many contemporary techniques and materials are not genuinely new.
- To provide clarity amidst the confusion of numerous implant systems and philosophies.
Summary:
- The author examines oral implantology pioneers' work, finding that modern techniques and materials lack true novelty.
- Concepts like "fibrous osseointegration" were previously termed "osteofibrosis," and "osseointegration" was known as "complete ossification."
- To address confusion, the author proposes two fundamental principles for implantologists: utilizing a variety of implant sizes and ensuring multicortical (ideally quadricortical) support.
Impact:
- Re-contextualizes current implantology practices by highlighting historical precedents.
- Encourages a return to foundational principles for improved clinical outcomes.
- Aims to reduce confusion in implant system selection and application by emphasizing established best practices.