Discovery of Dental Implants and Implications
A chemical that would effectively dissolve dental plaque will be the next revolutionary discovery in dentistry. It would enable more people to enjoy their teeth for the rest of their lives. For now, there is the practicality of dental implants in dentistry.
Osseointegration is what enables implants to become a practical reality. Osseointegration is the formation of a direct interface between an implant and bone, without intervening soft tissue. The ability of bone to directly connect with an inert alloplastic material without intervening soft tissue is what enables osseointegration to become possible.
Osseointegration was first discovered by Per-Ingvar Br