Effect of HA coating on the long-term survival of dental implant: a review of the literature
Kido, Saha (1996) Effect of HA coating on the long-term survival of dental implant: a review of the literature J Long Term Eff Med Implants (IF: -1) 6(2) 119-33Abstract
Hydroxyapatite (HA)-coated dental implants have been used clinically for over ten years. Several types of HA-coated implants are available commercially, and a number of clinical and basic studies evaluating the effect of HA coating have been reported. Concerns regarding microbiological susceptibility, resorption, fatigue, and Fracture in long-term application have been pointed out. However, in spite of the aggressive use of HA-coated implants for compromising cases, high success rates have been reported. Our review of the literature suggests that the advantages of using HA-coated dental implants are early bone response and a higher interface shear strength with bone.
