Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Historical Development

  • Titanium – The Metal of Choice

  • Healing Following Implant Placement

  • Peri-Implant Soft Tissue Healing

  • Implant/Peri-Implant Mucosa Interface

  • Peri-Implant Hard Tissue Healing

  • FROM Healing to Clinical Application

  • Implant Stability Testing

  • Wound Healing and Loading Protocols

  • Conclusions

  • References

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