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A Brief Historical Perspective on Dental Implants, Their Surface Coatings and Treatments
Celeste M Abraham*
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2014Volume: 8
Issue: Suppl 1
First Page: 50
Last Page: 55
Publisher ID: TODENTJ-8-50
DOI: 10.2174/1874210601408010050
Article History:
Received Date: 10/1/2014Revision Received Date: 27/1/2014
Acceptance Date: 12/2/2014
Electronic publication date: 16 /5/2014
Collection year: 2014

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Abstract
This review highlights a brief, chronological sequence of the history of dental implants. This historical perspective begins with ancient civilizations and spotlights predominant dentists and their contributions to implant development through time. The physical, chemical and biologic properties of various dental implant surfaces and coatings are discussed, and specific surface treatments include an overview of machined implants, etched implants, and sand-blasted implants. Dental implant coatings such as hydroxyapatite, fluoride, and statin usage are further reviewed.