PubMed · 1993 · 329 citations · 0 references
DentistryImplant DentistryOrthopaedic SurgeryBone AugmentationBone GraftingImplant SurgeryBone HistomorphometryBone Quality AssessmentImplant Site AssessmentImplant-supported Fixed ProsthesesOsseointegrated ProsthesesOsseous SurgeryClinical Evaluation StandardsClinical Osseointegration CriteriaClinical Significance AssessmentClinical Significance CriteriaImplant-bone Interface AnalysisMaintenance Of OsseointegrationOsseointegration
The so-called concept of osseointegration demands both histomorphometric as well as clinical descriptions and definitions. The understanding of both of these aspects is still evolving and impacts significantly on the ongoing clinical determinants of success. This paper reviews some of the current clinical concerns regarding the clinical evaluation of osseointegrated implants.