Historical Bibliography Updated: June 17, 2026
Implantation of artificial crown and bridge abutments.
Publication Details
Dental Cosmos 55, 364-369. 1913 CE.
The Greenfield implant system, also known as the Greenfield crib or basket, was one of earliest sucessful dental implants. It consisted of an irioplatinum implant attached to a gold crown. The implant lasted for a number of years, and showed evidence of what would later be called osseointegration.
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #6871 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/9035 |
| External URL | implantation-of- |
Geographic Context
Mentioned in annotation: Greenfield, MA