Attachment Mechanism consists two classifications.

What is Attachment Mechanism Implant Design?

The Academy of Osseointegration told:

Dental implants work by a process known as osseointegration, which occurs when bone cells attach themselves directly to the titanium surface, essentially locking the implant into the jaw bone. This process was first discovered by a Swedish researcher, Per-Ingvar Brånemark, in the 1960's. Placing dental implants into the jaw bones by controlled surgical procedures allow them to "osseointegrate."

Osseointegrated implants can then be used to support prosthetic tooth replacements of various designs and functionality, replacing anything from a single missing tooth to a full arch (all teeth in the upper and lower jaw). These replacement teeth are usually made to match the natural enamel color of each patient which offers a completely natural appearance and a whole new smile.

Classification of Attachment Implant:

Osseo Integration dental implant,

Fibrointegration Dental Implant.

What is Osseo Integration dental implant?

American Dental Association told:

Dental implants work by a process known as osseointegration, which occurs when bone cells attach themselves directly to the titanium surface, essentially locking the implant into the jaw bone. This process was first discovered by a Swedish researcher, Per-Ingvar Brånemark, in the 1960's. Placing dental implants into the jaw bones by controlled surgical procedures allow them to "osseointegrate."

Osseointegrated implants can then be used to support prosthetic tooth replacements of various designs and functionality, replacing anything from a single missing tooth to a full arch (all teeth in the upper and lower jaw). These replacement teeth are usually made to match the natural enamel color of each patient which offers a completely natural appearance and a whole new smile.

What is Fibrointegration Dental Implant?

Sharon B., RDH:

Fibrointegrated implants are the earlier forms of dental implants. It was proposed by Dr.Charles Wiess, completed encapsulation of the implant with soft tissues. Soft tissue interface could resemble the highly vascular periodontal fibers of natural dentition.