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The titanium triumph: Exploring the transformative world of dental implants

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Author Details : Akula Sai Rohith*, Prachi Gupta, Alcina Fernandes, Furkhan Ahmed Khan, Anvika Ashok, Sheetal Vijaya

Volume : 10, Issue : 2, Year : 2024

Article Page : 124-128

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.aprd.2024.024

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Abstract

Background/Introduction: Dental implants have revolutionized tooth replacement by offering a permanent and lifelike solution. Titanium, due to its exceptional biocompatibility and mechanical properties, has emerged as the material of choice for dental implants. Dr. Per-Ingvar Brånemark's discovery of osseointegration in the 1960s paved the way for the widespread adoption of titanium implants, marking a paradigm shift in dental prosthetics.
Aim/Objective: The aim of this article is to explore the transformative role of titanium in dental implantology, focusing on its properties, evolution, types, advancements, clinical considerations, challenges, and future directions.
Materials and Methods: This review synthesizes literature on the properties of titanium, the evolution of dental implants, types of titanium implants (endosseous, subperiosteal, transosseous), advancements in implant design and technology, clinical considerations, patient outcomes, challenges, and future directions.
Results: Titanium exhibits outstanding biocompatibility, mechanical strength, and corrosion resistance, making it ideal for dental implants. Endosseous implants, the most common type, mimic natural tooth roots and undergo osseointegration for stability. Subperiosteal implants rest on the jawbone surface, while transosseous implants penetrate through the bone. Advancements in implant design and technology have improved outcomes, but challenges such as peri-implantitis persist.
Conclusion: Titanium implants have transformed dental care, offering patients reliable and durable solutions for tooth loss. Despite challenges, ongoing research and technological innovations hold promise for further enhancing implant therapy. The future of dental implants is bright, with continued advancements poised to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
 

Keywords: Dental implants, Titanium, Osseointegration, Endosseous implants, Subperiosteal implants, Transosseous implants

How to cite : Rohith A S, Gupta P, Fernandes A, Khan F A, Ashok A, Vijaya S, The titanium triumph: Exploring the transformative world of dental implants. IP Ann Prosthodont Restor Dent 2024;10(2):124-128

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