Ligaplants: A Revolutionary Concept in Implant Dentistry.
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- Academic Journal
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- Saleem M; Department of Periodontology, Subharti Dental College and Hospital, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.; Kaushik M; Department of Periodontology, Subharti Dental College and Hospital, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.; Ghai A; Department of Periodontology, Subharti Dental College and Hospital, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.; Tomar N; Department of Periodontology, Subharti Dental College and Hospital, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.; Singh S; Department of Periodontology, Subharti Dental College and Hospital, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Publisher: Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd Country of Publication: India NLM ID: 101598423 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 2231-0746 (Print) Linking ISSN: 22310746 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Ann Maxillofac Surg Subsets: PubMed not MEDLINE
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- English
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- 2231-0746
Replacement of the missing tooth with an implant has gained popularity among patients. The advent of periodontal tissue engineering has brought about a revolution not only in the field of periodontology but also in the field of implant dentistry at large. Currently, the development of a periodontal ligament (PDL) attachment around dental implants has now become an important new therapeutic tool to replace lost teeth. PDL houses various vital cells that are important in the dynamic relationship between the tooth and the bone. Thus, ligaplants are now an available option to improve the biological performance and to prolong the life of the prosthesis.
Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest.
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