Reaction of surrounding gingiva to permucosal implants of dense hydroxyapatite in dogs

Experimental and histological studies on the reaction of surrounding gingiva to permucosal implants of dense calcium hydroxyapatite were carried out in dogs. Epithelial attachment and connection of supra-alveolar collagen fibres to the implant surface seemed to form a biological seal around implants similar to that around natural teeth. However, excellent oral hygiene is very important for the maintenance of this biological seal.