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Guidelines for splinting implants
C M Becker1, D A Kaiser, J D Jones
1University of Colorado Health Science Center, Denver, CO, USA.
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|August 18, 2000
Abstract
Statement Of Problem:
Teeth and implants have different mobility patterns. Thus, it has been believed that implant-supported restorations should not be connected to natural teeth. However, this is not always the case.
Purpose:
This article presents guidelines for connection of restorative components when implant abutments and natural teeth are involved.
Methods:
Methods of connection are discussed.
Conclusion:
This article presents options for splinting of prosthetic components.

