An orthodontic anchor or dental prosthesis that interfaces with the bone of the jaw or skull to support a dental prosthesis such a crown, bridge, denture, or facial prosthesis is known as a dental implant (also known as an endosseous implant or fixture). The biological process of osseointegration, in which materials like titanium or zirconia develop a close link with bone, is the foundation for contemporary dental implants. A dental prosthetic is added after the implant fixture has been positioned so that it is likely to osseointegrate. Before the dental prosthesis (a tooth, bridge, or denture) is linked to the implant or an abutment that will hold a dental prosthetic is installed, osseointegration may need to go through a varying amount of healing time.
An orthodontic anchor or dental prosthesis that interfaces with the bone of the jaw or skull to support a dental prosthesis such a crown, bridge, denture, or facial prosthesis is known as a dental implant (also known as an endosseous implant or fixture). The biological process of osseointegration, in which materials like titanium or zirconia develop a close link with bone, is the foundation for contemporary dental implants. A dental prosthetic is added after the implant fixture has been positioned so that it is likely to osseointegrate. Before the dental prosthesis (a tooth, bridge, or denture) is linked to the implant or an abutment that will hold a dental prosthetic is installed, osseointegration may need to go through a varying amount of healing time.