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Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question

Osseointegration of a dental implant is defined as:

  1. A direct structural and functional connection between living bone and the implant surface (no intervening fibrous tissue)
  2. A fibrous tissue attachment between bone and implant
  3. Attachment via periodontal ligament fibers
  4. Cementum formation over the implant
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Correct answer: A. A direct structural and functional connection between living bone and the implant surface (no intervening fibrous tissue)

Osseointegration is a direct bone-to-implant contact without an intervening fibrous (soft-tissue) layer; fibrous encapsulation indicates failure.Other options: Fibrous attachment signals failure; implants have no PDL or cementum like natural teeth.Key exam takeaway: Osseointegration = direct bone-to-implant contact; no fibrous tissue, no PDL.

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