Implantologia
Implantologia, or dental implantology, is a branch of dentistry dedicated to replacing missing teeth with dental implants. Implants are artificial roots, usually screw-shaped fixtures placed into the jawbone to support crowns, bridges, or overdentures. The field encompasses surgical placement, prosthetic rehabilitation, and long-term maintenance, as well as planning and follow-up to preserve surrounding tissues.
Most implants are endosteal titanium fixtures that osseointegrate with the surrounding bone, forming a stable biologic
Planning involves comprehensive assessment, imaging (periapical radiographs, panoramic radiographs, CT or CBCT), and sometimes digital planning
Outcomes depend on clinical factors, implant design, surgical technique, and patient health. Success rates are generally
Impact and evolution: Advances in imaging, planning software, and biomaterials have expanded indications, including rehabilitation in