Author/Editor		Kansky, A; Ihan-Hren, N; Tonin, M
Title		Sodobni pristopi v implantološki oskrbi brezzobosti
Translated title		Contemporary concepts in dental implant rehabilitation
Type		članek
Source		In: Tonin M, Repše S, Tomažič A, et al, editors. Zbornik predavanj 42. podiplomskega tečaja kirurgije; 2007 feb 2-3; Ljubljana. Ljubljana: Slovensko zdravniško društvo, Združenje kirurgov Slovenije,
Publication year		2007
Volume		str. 183-7
Language		slo
Abstract		Background. Beginning in the 1950s researchers observed that the metal titanium, and some other materials, formed a very strong bond to surrounding bone, a process termed "osseointegration." After years of careful research and study, dental implants were refined with high success rates. Traditional dentistry can provide replacements for missing teeth using bridges, removable partials and dentures; however, each of these has its problems. Bridgework usually involves altering natural teeth to provide a stable foundation for support of replacement teeth. Partials and dentures can, at times, be very unstable leading to denture sores or speech difficulties. Another problem associated with tooth loss is a process known as "atrophy," a shrinking of the jawbone that can progress relentlessly over the years. Bone atrophy not only affects jaw function, but can cause adverse facial cosmetic changes. Because of the remarkable advances in dentistry in recent years, dental implants offer an effective solution to many of these problems. Conclusions. Thus osseointegration began a revolution in dentistry, and at last, an answer to the many problems associated with missing teeth. There are now patients who have had implant supported teeth for more than twenty years.