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Implants sustaining force
In natural teeth there is a periodontal ligament .
if i go for implant how will the force be distributed as the same force is absorbed by the periodontal ligament
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Dr. Kshitiz Rohilla
Oral Pathologist
16 yrs exp
Faridabad
Force is not completely absorbed by the periodontal ligament but is actually distributed to the bone only, but in a cushioned manner. Had the force been completely absorbed by the periodontal ligament, you would have never felt the force of biting a hard food item on the bone.
When it comes to an implant, obviously there cannot be a periodontal ligament, but that does not mean the force is not distributed to the bone. The years of research that goes into implants is basically aimed at designing their surfaces in such a way that the implant and bone interface is strong and amenable for force distribution.
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