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Load transmission from surgical vitalium subperiosteal implant to bone is by

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Subperiosteal implants are connected to the bone by fibrous tissue, although some exhibit bony contact in places. The transmucosal abutment posts are integral part of the implant and are used to retain a denture.  
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