Surgical Tooth Implants, Combats and Field.
Abstract
Recent studies have been concerned with the development of a high-density alumina implantable tooth root structure upon which a conventional crown can be placed. Stabilization of the implant in the socket is achieved by means of bone and the ceramic. Gingival tissue approximating the implants appears similar in gross appearance to that around the adjacent natural teeth. Sulcus depth is also directly comparable although there is no interfacial bound between the gingiva and the ceramic root. Rhesus monkeys are used as the experimental animal. The in vivo evaluations have been for implant periods of 6 months. Future studies will be concerned with optimization of the implant techniques and consideration of long-term effects of occlusion. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 03, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0744497
Entities
People
- Dale E. Niesz
- Martin J. O'hara
- Thomas D. Driskell
Organizations
- Battelle Memorial Institute