Osseointegration

Osseointegration (pronunciation: /ˌɒsɪoʊɪntɪˈɡreɪʃən/) is a process where a foreign material, such as a prosthetic implant, directly integrates with the bone in the body.

Etymology

The term "osseointegration" derives from the Latin "osseus" meaning "bony" and the English "integration", signifying the fusion or incorporation of two entities.

Process

Osseointegration involves the formation of a direct interface between an implant and bone, without intervening soft tissue. The process is used in dentistry to anchor dental implants, and in orthopedics for joint replacement and limb amputation prosthetics.

Related Terms

Prosthetic: An artificial device that replaces a missing body part.
Bone: The rigid organ that constitutes part of the vertebrate skeleton.
Dentistry: The branch of medicine that is involved in the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity.
Dental Implants: Surgical component that interfaces with the bone of the jaw or skull to support a dental prosthesis.
Orthopedics: The branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
Amputation: The action of surgically cutting off a limb.

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Osseointegration
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