Artificial Roots with Natural Feel: Understanding Osseoperception in Implant Dentistry

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Dental implants have become very popular as tooth replacement in restorative dentistry.  Osseointegrated implants historically have not provided sensory feedback unlike natural teeth with their periodontal mechanoreceptors. Osseoperception is a new phenomenon in tactile perception experienced by implant wearers. It can occur through the implant or via the implant’s result on bone. This narrative literature review integrates current evidence on the mechanisms, sensory characteristics, and factors affecting osseoperception. The information presented in this review is based on evidence from psychophysical, neurophysiological and histological studies. The authors argue that although osseoperception provides adequate sensory feedback to implant patients, the levels of sensation experienced are much higher than the levels experienced in natural teeth. New studies show that placing implants immediately and loading them can enhance the nerve supply of the implants. This can increase the sensory use of implants. To enhance implant design, surgical techniques, and patient rehabilitation protocols so as to secure a more naturalistic oral function, an understanding of osseoperception may help towards achieving favourable clinical outcomes.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17737825

Bangladesh Journal of Dental Research & Education 

official publication of Bangladesh Academy of Dentistry International (BADI)®

ISSN (Online): 2308-9733 

ISSN (Print): 2225-9015 

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