"Osseointegration has been defined as direct mechanical and functional contact between living bone and implant 1. It is considered an important factor of implant stability and has been achieved with various metals, ceramics and biostable polymers 1-3. The definition of the term has been modified over time, and a more thorough description has been suggested that includes the following aspects 2:"
"Osseointegration has been defined as direct mechanical and functional contact between living bone and implant 1. It is considered an important factor of implant stability and has been achieved with various metals, ceramics and biostable polymers 1-3. The definition of the term has been modified over time, and a more thorough description has been suggested that includes the following aspects 2:"