Genesis and evolution of implanvology

  • Before 1960: Pre-Branemark period

    First tentative of implantation were made during Ancient Egyptians dynasties, where it’s was limited to transplantation from one patient (most of the time from a lower social class) to another one and, mostly done by barbers/surgeons. Very quickly is highlighted the possibility of infection and bacterial contamination which leaded to the necessity of using only certain type of material and stabilize primary the implant.
  • Period: to

    Genesis and evolution of implantology