Saliva and dental implants

Implant Dent. 2006 Dec;15(4):372-6. doi: 10.1097/01.id.0000239320.57403.8d.

Abstract

This is a review and update of the: (1) interaction of dental implants with the environment, and (2) effects of salivary contamination on the load of implant prostheses.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Corrosion
  • Dental Implants*
  • Dental Materials / chemistry
  • Humans
  • Saliva / chemistry
  • Saliva / physiology*

Substances

  • Dental Implants
  • Dental Materials