Implant Designs and Stress Distribution

Development of an ideal substitute for missing tooth has been a major aim for dental practitioner for millennia. The goal of modern dentistry is to restore the patient tooth to normal contour, function, comfort, esthethic and speech. Implant dentistry is unique as it achieve all goals. Dental implant are biocompatible screw like titanium that are surgically placed into the maxilla and mandible for replacing missing tooth. Implant design (material, dimension and structure) is important factor affecting the implant stability and stress generated in its surrounding bone.

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A Dra. Raziya trabalha como professora sénior de Periodontologia no Inderprastha Dental College & Hospital, com publicações em revistas nacionais.