EFFECTS OF OSSEOINTEGRATED IMPLANTS ON PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING - A LITERATURE-REVIEW

This article considers three research topics on the social and psychologic aspects of osseointegrated implants. First, the motivations of patients who enter therapy are described. Second, research studies on the psychologic effects of dental implants are critically examined. Although these studies provide consistent evidence in support of osseointegrated implants, there are many issues that make interpretation of results problematic. Finally, some suggestions for future research are made.