Understanding Dental Implant Types: A Modern Implantology Overview
Dental implants continue to evolve rapidly, offering more precise, reliable, and patient-centric solutions for tooth replacement. With advancements in implant design, surface technology, and placement protocols, clinicians have access to a wide range of implant systems tailored to different anatomical and restorative needs. This updated overview highlights the key types of dental implants commonly used today - including spiral implants , cylindrical implants , sinus stopper implants , one-piece bendable implants , and O-ball mini implants - and their ideal clinical applications. Spiral Implants – Designed for Maximum Primary Stability Spiral implants are designed with a distinctive helical, screw-like thread pattern that allows them to engage with the surrounding bone actively during placement. This dynamic thread structure creates a self-tapping effect, enabling the implant to gradually compress and condense the bone as it is inserted. As...