Implantaatpõhine

Implantaatpõhine is an Estonian term that translates to "implant-based" or "based on implants" in English. This descriptor is commonly used in the context of dentistry and medicine to refer to treatments, devices, or procedures that utilize dental or medical implants as a foundational component.

In dentistry, implantaatpõhine often refers to restorative solutions that are anchored to surgically placed artificial tooth roots, known as dental implants. This can include implantaatpõhine proteesimine (implant-based prosthetics), where crowns, bridges, or dentures are attached to implants, providing a stable and long-lasting solution for tooth loss. This approach offers significant advantages over traditional removable dentures or fixed bridges that rely on adjacent natural teeth for support.

Beyond dentistry, the term implantaatpõhine can also be applied more broadly in medicine to describe any treatment or device that relies on the surgical insertion of an implant. Examples might include orthopedic implants used for joint replacement or medical implants like pacemakers. The core concept remains the integration of a foreign body into the patient's anatomy to provide support, function, or therapeutic benefit. The success of implantaatpõhine solutions hinges on the body's ability to accept and integrate the implant, a process known as osseointegration.