What is osseointegration?

Dental implants work by a process known as osseointegration, which occurs when bone cells attach themselves directly to the titanium surface, essentially locking the implant into the jaw bone. This process was first discovered by a Swedish researcher, Per-Ingvar Brånemark, in the 1960’s. Placing dental implants into the jaw bones by controlled surgical procedures allow them to “osseointegrate.” Osseointegrated implants can then be used to support prosthetic tooth replacements of various designs and functionality, replacing anything from a single missing tooth to a full arch (all teeth in the upper and lower jaw). These replacement teeth are usually made to match the natural enamel color of each patient which offers a completely natural appearance and a whole new smile.

Founded in 1859, the not-for-profit American Dental Association is the nation’s largest dental association, representing more than 157,000 dentist members. Since then, the ADA has grown to become the leading source of oral health related information for dentists and their patients. The ADA is committed to its members and to the improvement of oral health for the public. The ADA’s vision is to be the recognized leader on oral health with its mission to help all members succeed.

Mission & History

Founded in 1923, the primary goal of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) was to develop a better way for dental hygienists to communicate and cooperate. Today, ADHA is the largest national organization representing the professional interests of the more than 185,000 registered dental hygienists (RDHs) across the country. Leading the way as a unified force, the ADHA continues to help move your career and your profession forward. Our Mission The ADHA’s core ideology is focused on leading the transformation of the dental hygiene profession to improve the public’s oral and overall health. The ADHA’s vision is that dental hygienists are integrated into the health care delivery system as essential primary care providers to expand access to oral health care. The mission of ADHA is to advance the art and science of dental hygiene. We work to: Ensure access to quality oral health care Increase awareness of the cost-effective benefits of prevention Promote the highest standards of dental hygiene education, licensure, practice and research Represent and promote the interests of dental hygienists

Goals

Provides basic information about most dental symptoms, diagnoses and procedures Enables patients to locate dentists who can provide helpful (specific) information about dental needs and treatment options Background Symbyos first launched ToothIQ.com in 2008 as an employer oral health portal to help our IQ Dental Plan customers make informed decisions about the care they received. Because this information could also help the general public, we made a portion of the information available on the Web. Consumers can use the site to get a basic idea about dental topics, and are encouraged to visit dentists who use ToothIQ professional educational services to help them understand their specific needs and treatment options. Currently, over 2,000 dental professionals in 32 states and 5 countries have access to ToothIQ professional resources. Trustworthy oral health info Being unbiased and transparent about diagnosis and treatment is critical to optimizing health outcomes. With ToothIQ.com, Symbyos set out to build a basic oral health information site that provides clear, objective and trustworthy health information. Before launching the site, we assembled a blind peer-review panel of 29 dentists (general dentists and board-certified specialists), hygienists, physicians, and educators. Each evaluated the content and provided feedback, which resulted in the most extensively reviewed oral health content available. Then we submitted the site for review by the Health On The Net Foundation, an organization located in Geneva, Switzerland that evaluates health websites, makes recommendations and (if appropriate) certifies them as credible. ToothIQ.com has been HON certified since April 2008. Bringing patients and dentists together Every day, people all over the world search online for answers to oral health questions: symptoms, diagnoses, procedures, and treatment options. A significant number land on ToothIQ.com, where they find comprehensive oral health information–logically organized, linked together, and smart search-enabled by a dentist. Many look for a dentist in the ToothIQ.com Find-a-Dentist directory, who will continue to involve them in care decisions by using ToothIQ’s professional resources to help them understand their needs and options. Last updated: 7/25/2013

Oral Medicine experts work at the intersection of dentistry and medicine. The field is often viewed as a non-surgical dental specialty that includes diagnosis, physical evaluation, and therapeutic management of medically related oral disorders.

Oral medicine specialists treat a wide variety of conditions of the face and oral cavity including oral mucosal diseases, orofacial pain conditions, temporomandibular disorders (TMJ/TMD), disorders of the salivary glands and dry mouth, oral complications related to cancer treatments, and may also provide dental care for patients with complex medical problems. The information contained in these monographs is for educational purposes only. This information is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have or suspect you may have a health concern, consult your professional health care provider. Reliance on any information provided in this monograph is solely at your own risk.

PerioSciences has established a network of leading physicians, research scientists, chemists, formulators, universities and clinical research organizations that collaborate throughout the process of product development, testing, and clinical evaluation. This multidisciplinary approach ensures the highest scientific standards at every level of product development, production, and marketing. PerioSciences is developing a full line of oral hygiene and oral care products, including rinses, gels and pastes as well as OTC products for oral wound healing.

Why your dentist works with Nobel Biocare

The appearance and health of your new smile is very important. The quality and safety of your new teeth is just as important. To fulfill their commitment to excellence, our dentists therefore choose premium products to offer you the best possible service before, during and after treatment. And they choose Nobel Biocare, a pioneer in dental implantology, as their preferred partner, because they trust in the Nobel Biocare value promise.