Occlusal Considerations for Implant - Supported Prosthesis - A Literature Review

The fibrous tissue interface (periodontal ligament) surrounding natural teeth acts as a viscoelastic shock absorber, serving to decrease the magnitude of stress to the bone. Compared with a tooth, the direct bone interface with an implant is not as resilient, so the energy imparted by an occlusal force is not dissipated rather transmits a higher-intensity force to the contiguous bone. The natural teeth and their periodontal ligament provide proprioception and early detection of occlusal loads and interferences. As a result, the bite forces used in mastication or parafunction can be of less magnitude. Hence the lack of proprioception can lead to a higher bite force on implant patients.

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A qualified medical practitioner, Dr. Rajani Kumari (Ramdevrao Hospital) in Kukatpally, Hyderabad is one among the celebrated General Physician Doctors, having practiced the medical specialization for many years.

Product details

• Authors: Rajani Kumari
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2019
• EAN: 9786139890170
• ISBN: 9786139890170
• No. of pages: 52
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Dentistry