Dental implants are one recognised method of replacing missing teeth. They were developed over a 30-year period by Professor Branemark. A biological process known as osseointegration results in anchorage of the implant within the bone. This process involves the direct laying down of bone onto the implant surface, resulting in a rigid connection. Dental implants can be used to retain fixed or removable prostheses.
The global dental implant market was worth an estimated US$6.4 billion in 2013 and is expected to be worth US$9.1 billion by 2018 (Dental Tribune International, 2014). As such, it is very likely that more and more implants will be placed, with some unfortunate associated problems.
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