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osseointegration

Definitions

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  • noun The direct structural and functional connection between living bone and the surface of a load-bearing artificial implant, typically made of titanium.

Etymologies

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osseo- +‎ integration

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Examples

  • He coined this phenomenon 'osseointegration' and this research became the basis for the field of implant dentistry, as we know it today.

    Vail Daily - Top Stories Dr. James Harding Vail, CO Colorado 2010

  • The adopted stray -- found wandering the streets of the Bronx on three legs -- is a medical pioneer, becoming the first dog to successfully undergo osseointegration orthopedic surgery, a procedure that may one day benefit humans.

    Medlogs - Recent stories 2010

  • This multitopic issue includes articles on Parkinson disease, osseointegration, dysphagia, amputation and more.

    Newswise: Latest News 2010

  • This multitopic issue includes articles on Parkinson disease, osseointegration, dysphagia, amputation and more.

    Newswise: Latest News 2010

  • In 2009, Nobel Biocare celebrated ten years of enhanced osseointegration with its proprietary implant surface, TiUnite®.

    Aktuellste Pressemeldungen der PresseBox Nobel Biocare Deutschland GmbH 2010

  • That's when Posovsky and his wife, Susan, decided to move forward with osseointegration, in hopes of giving their dog the joy of being able to go for long walks with them on the beach.

    Medlogs - Recent stories 2010

  • "To investigate the function of these surfaces in promoting bone growth, we quantified osseointegration, or the growth of bone around the implant and strength of the attachment of the implant to the bone," explained García, who is also a Woodruff Faculty Fellow at Georgia

    R&D Mag - News 2010

  • Develop novel biomaterials to improve the fixation and osseointegration of orthopaedic implants.

    Naturejobs - All Jobs 2010

  • Europe have used osseointegration to replace limbs of other family dogs and cats.

    Medlogs - Recent stories 2010

  • In addition, Nobel Biocare pioneered the PI-Brånemark Scientific Symposium in Gothenburg, where over 200 globally renowned medical professionals, researchers and dental experts were invited to debate osseointegration and new treatment modalities.

    Aktuellste Pressemeldungen der PresseBox Nobel Biocare Deutschland GmbH 2010

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