A Brief Historical Perspective on Dental Implants, Their Surface Coatings and Treatments

This review highlights a brief, chronological sequence of the history of dental implants. This historical perspective begins with ancient civilizations and spotlights predominant dentists and their contributions to implant development through time. The physical, chemical and biologic properties of v...

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Published inThe open dentistry journal Vol. 8; no. 1; pp. 50 - 55
Main Author Abraham, Celeste M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United Arab Emirates Bentham Open 2014
SeriesSuppl 1
Subjects
surface coating
implants
implant surface
Dental history
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ISSN1874-2106
1874-2106
DOI10.2174/1874210601408010050

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Summary:This review highlights a brief, chronological sequence of the history of dental implants. This historical perspective begins with ancient civilizations and spotlights predominant dentists and their contributions to implant development through time. The physical, chemical and biologic properties of various dental implant surfaces and coatings are discussed, and specific surface treatments include an overview of machined implants, etched implants, and sand-blasted implants. Dental implant coatings such as hydroxyapatite, fluoride, and statin usage are further reviewed.
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ISSN:1874-2106
1874-2106
DOI:10.2174/1874210601408010050