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Dental Implant Osseointegration and Failure Risk Factors

Quick fact

Titanium is used for dental implants because it is bioinert, but its surface micro-texture is what actually encourages bone cells to grow into it.

Why this is interesting

You've probably heard that dental implants can last a lifetime, but about 5–10% fail—often silently. What makes the difference between an implant that fuses perfectly with bone and one that your body rejects?