Status of surface treatment in endosseous implant: A literary overview

Abstract

The attachment of cells to titanium surfaces is an important phenomenon in the area of clinical implant dentistry. A major consideration in designing implants has been to produce surfaces that promote desirable responses in the cells and tissues. To achieve these requirements, the titanium implant surface can be modified in various ways. This review mainly focuses on the surface topography of dental implants currently in use, emphasizing the association of reported variables with biological outcome.

Keywords

• Bone implant interface
• surface topography
• surface chemistry
• adhesion molecules
• hydroxyapatite coating
• sputtering