What is osseointegration?

What is osseointegration



A dental implant is an artificial root inserted in the jaw to act as a natural tooth root and support dentures or prosthetic teeth. The main plan is to ensure close contact between the titanium implant and jawbone as the implant is placed. The implant and jawbone are left to heal, and that's when osseointegration occurs.


Osseointegration is when titanium is surgically implanted directly into human bone to act as a prosthesis. The jawbone cells grow up to the implant surface and hold it tight and securely. Osseointegration is defined as a working connection between living bone tissue and the surface of a titanium implant. It is vital for the firmness of the implant and the success of the dental implant procedure. The implant–tissue interface is a highly dynamic region of interaction. The interface involves biocompatibility issues and biomaterial and mechanical environment alternation.


Osseointegration occurs over six weeks to six months, depending on the location of the implants and jawbone's health. During the period, temporary dentures are fitted. Permanent dentures are provided when the jawbone is fully healed.

Implants are made to resemble, feel and performs like natural teeth. Dental implants have three parts: the titanium screw fitted into the jawbone, the abutment and the crown. Osseointegration involves the titanium root and jawbone.

Advantage of dental implants


  • Biocompatible and strong

The body accepts the titanium, and jawbone cells easily grow onto its surface. This makes osseointegration possible. Titanium is biocompatible, and it is a solid material that withstands that continuous biting force.


  • Jawbone preservation

Once Osseo integration happens, dental implants work continually to reduce bone loss and preserve the structure of the jaw. They proved the stimulation that was missing due to the missing teeth.
Next Smile Sydney is the dental health care centre to visit if you need dental implants or other tooth replacement solutions. Contact them for enquiries or book an appointment.

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