Bone-titanium implant response to mechanical stress

The purpose of this study was to investigate the nature and strength of any bond which may develop between alveolar bone and titanium allow implants. Implants were placed in a previously prepared edentulous region in the mandibles of dogs. The implants were conical in shape with circumferential grooves to provide axial retention. Five months later the implants were rotated. No indication was found of an adhesive bond being broken.