BIOMATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE OPTIMIZED THERAPY FOR THE EDENTULOUS PREDICAMENT

Authors
GLANTZ PO
Citation
Po. Glantz, BIOMATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE OPTIMIZED THERAPY FOR THE EDENTULOUS PREDICAMENT, The Journal of prosthetic dentistry, 79(1), 1998, pp. 90-92
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Dentistry,Oral Surgery & Medicine
Journal title
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry → ACNP
ISSN journal
00223913
Volume
79
Issue
1
Year of publication
1998
Pages
90 - 92
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-3913(1998)79:1<90:BCFTOT>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
A range of biomaterials are used in rendering prosthodontic treatment for the completely edentulous patient. This article reviews the biomat erials considerations in the use of metals and metal alloys, ceramics and carbons, and synthetic materials for implant therapy. It also disc usses implant material selection, biomaterial aspects of bioadhesion, and osseointegration and hygiene-related biomaterial factors.