Everything you need to know about how dental implants heal: what is normal, what to expect at each stage and how to speed up recovery.
Understanding osseointegration
The healing process of dental implants is fascinating from a biological perspective. Osseointegration — a term coined by Dr. Per-Ingvar Brånemark in the 1950s — describes the process by which living bone grows directly on the titanium implant surface, creating a functional and stable union without intermediate fibrous tissue. This process typically takes 3-6 months.
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Rehabilitadora Oral · Especialista en Implantes
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