Have you ever faced the task of rehabilitating an unknown implant? In order to be able to identify an implant with an X-ray, the first step is to know its parts.
In our entry “MAIN PARTS OF AN IMPLANT”, we provide you with a clear guide to differentiate each component (the connection, the neck, the body and the apex). This process is gradual, but these are the essential basics. Discover how, with experience, you will be able to identify dental implants through radiographs.
MAIN GENERAL PARTS
CONNECTION
The implant connection is the union of the implant with the prosthesis, and can vary in design and characteristics according to the type and brand of implant.
NECK
The implant collar is the upper section of the implant. It provides information such as the level of burial and its different morphologies.
BODY
The implant body is the central part of the implant. It is usually threaded and presents a multitude of different shapes.
APEX
The apex of the implant is the final section of the implant and the first part of contact when the implant is introduced into the bone. They are usually conical in shape but have a variety of shapes.
