Subperiosteal vs. Endosteal Implants | 合法醫療器材資訊網

Endostealmeans“inthebone”,thereforeendostealimplantsareimplantedintothejawbone.Therearevarioustypesofendostealimplantsthatarefurther ...

Did you know that there are two types of dental implants? They are known as sub periosteal and endosteal implants. Many people are familiar with endosteal implants, since they are the most commonly used. Endosteal means “in the bone”, therefore endosteal implants are implanted into the jawbone. There are various types of endosteal implants that are further categorized by size, shape, and accessories used. Subperiosteal implants, on the other hand, are placed underneath the gums, but above the jawbone. Because of this, they are sometimes known as “on the bone” implants. 

Endosteal implants are composed of three main parts: the implant, abutment, and dental prosthetic. The implant itself generally resembles a small screw most commonly made of titanium. In some cases, the implant can also be ceramic. The abutment is a small...