osseointegration [os″e-o-in″tĕ-gra´shun]
osseointegration (os″eoin″t
gra´shn),
the formation of a direct interface between an orthopedic or dental implant and bone, without intervening soft tissue.
osseointegration (os″eoin″t
gra´shn),n 1. the growth action of bone tissue, as it assimilates surgically implanted devices or prostheses to be used as either replacement parts or anchors.
n 2. a specific endosseous dental implant technique involving very slow and precise bone drilling to minimize heat production; the procedure makes use of biocompatible metal and a defined healing environment. Also known as the
Branemark technique.
n 2. a specific endosseous dental implant technique involving very slow and precise bone drilling to minimize heat production; the procedure makes use of biocompatible metal and a defined healing environment. Also known as the
Branemark technique.
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