The impact of osseointegrated implants as an adjunct and alternative to conventional periodontal prosthesis

In the last 4 decades, the developments of osseointegrated titanium implants have led to the success of contemporary dentistry. Endosseous implant-supported restorations delivered in accordance with the traditional Branemark protocol have proven to be highly predictable. Today, implants are becoming increasingly common in dental care and provide more therapeutic options, but treatment planning and the sequencing of therapy are critical in implant-assisted and implant-supported cases. Implant prostheses give patients and dentists more options in treatment planning, but also present challenging decisions regarding implant surgery. In this article, the author explains how to apply the periodontal prosthesis philosophy, concepts, principles, and techniques to the implant-supported prosthesis.