An insight to osseodensification.

Abstract

Osseointegration as proposed by Branemark in 1969, is a primary determinant factor for assessing implant success. Osseointegration is a process in which a dental implant surface integrates and attaches to the ordered living bone. Primary stability is considered as the determinant factor to achieve a good osseointegration. Primary stability is affected by factors like the osteotomy techniques, local factors like bone density and volume, systemic disease like osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus, etc. Osseodensification is a novel procedure of autologous bone densification around dental implants, have been seen to enhance the initial stability to a very large extent. This review article will give an insight about the concept of osseodensification.