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osseointegration

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osseointegration [os″e-o-in″tĕ-gra´shun]
the formation of a direct interface between an orthopedic or dental implant and bone, without intervening soft tissue.

osseointegration (os″eoin″tgra´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.


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It will usually take several months for the jawbone and gum to fully heal while your living bone fuses with the implant, a process called osseointegration.
95 Hardcover RK667 After introducing their trademarked 'Noble-Guide' concept of a comprehensive practical guide to surgical procedures for patients who seek immediate functional and aesthetic dental gratification, Moy (oral and maxillofacial surgery, UCLA) and pioneers in osseointegration practicing in France (Dr.
New Procedures With the advancement of technology, it''s been discovered that if you have a tooth pulled and immediately have the dental implant procedure done, the success rate is not only higher, but the speed at with osseointegration occurs is much faster, often resulting in a wait of just a few weeks, rather than months before the permanent cap can be applied.
 
 
 
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