ABSTRACT
This chapter includes a brief description of two sections: the transmucosal aspect and the endosseous part of titanium dental implant. Dental implants with many more advantages over traditional prostheses are becoming an overwhelmingly preferred form of treatment in dentistry. The chapter examines the most common surfaces used and studied, titanium oxide and the traits of a surface that allow for improved osseointegration. Bacteria plaque control is becoming the primary objective, since plaque accumulation is the main etiological factor that causes peri-implant mucositis. Peri-implant health depends on the balance between microorganisms and the host response. The host immune system is active in a healthy status, and the disruption in the expression of inflammatory mediators will result in the destruction of tissues surrounding dental implants, including soft tissue and bone. Aiming for a better understanding of the microbiological environment surrounding dental implants, significant research has been made to compare the microflora between dental implants and natural teeth.
