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Soft and hard tissue response to endosseous dental implants
1University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia 19104, USA.
The Anatomical Record
|June 1, 1996
Summary
Dental implants offer a reliable functional replacement for natural teeth, supported by improved understanding of tissue responses and successful clinical trials. Factors like biomaterials and surgical techniques influence implant success, with guided tissue regeneration promising future advancements.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Dental Implantology
- Tissue Engineering
Background:
- Dental implant use has surged in the last 20 years.
- Advances in understanding tissue response and clinical validation underpin implant success.
- Implants function reliably despite lacking a periodontal ligament.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review structural differences between teeth and implants.
- To summarize soft and hard tissue responses to dental implants.
- To examine factors influencing tissue response and future directions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of structural differences and tissue responses.
- Analysis of factors affecting tissue response: biomaterials, design, surgery, microbiota.
- Discussion of guided tissue regeneration and growth factors.
Main Results:
- Implants provide functional replacement for natural teeth.
- Soft and hard tissue responses to submerged and nonsubmerged implants are understood.
- Key factors influencing tissue response have been identified.
Conclusions:
- Dental implants are a successful functional replacement for teeth.
- Understanding tissue response and influencing factors is crucial for implant success.
- Guided tissue regeneration and growth factors will enhance future dental implant outcomes.