1. Root-Form Endosseous Implants Erik Simpanen BME 281 Tuesday, November 8 th, 2011

2. What is a Dental Implant? Placed in the bone of the mandible for a number of different reasons: Support (crowns, bridges, replacement teeth, and dentures) Anchorage Prevent tooth movement.

3. History: Part 1 Mayan Civilization 600 AD: “Implant” made from shell in three of the teeth on the mandible of a 20 year old woman

4. History: Part 2 50’s research in Cambridge discovered the use of titanium implants in the cartilage of rabbits ears 1952- rabbit femur by Dr. Branemark After a few months the bone had regenerated around the titanium and it was securely in place.

5. History: Part 3 1952: Dr. Leonard Linkow - first dental implant (not titanium). 1992: 19,000 implants. (father of modern implant dentistry.) 1965: Dr. Branemark put the titanium and dental implant research together in a human patient.

6. Operation: No specific degree needed (dentists or surgeons) Courses across the nation are available Outpatient surgery with minimal anesthesia The root hole is expanded by a drill Significant time for healing before attachment

7. Today and Beyond!: Recently: ceramic materials (zirconia) No long term studies

8. Sources 1) Albrektsson, T., G. Zarb, P. Worthington, and A.R. Eriksson. "The Long Term Efficacy of Currently Used Dental Implants: A Review and Criteria Proposed for Success." JOMI 1.1 (1986). Print. 2) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_implanthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_implant 3) American Acadomy of peridontology, 2011, (http://www.perio.org/consumer/2m.htm)http://www.perio.org/consumer/2m.htm 4) American Assocition of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 2008, (http://www.aaoms.org/dental_implants.php)http://www.aaoms.org/dental_implants.php

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