Clinical applications of osseointegrated implants

In the described seven case reports, the authors have demonstrated a number of varied applications of osseointegrated implant techniques including both removable and fixed prostheses. All patients had expressed dissatisfaction with previous prosthetic efforts to restore a satisfactory level of mastication or a desire to do away with removable oral prostheses. A high level of patient satisfaction was achieved through the application of implant techniques in these patients. Proper treatment planning must now include a consideration of implant dentistry as well as the previously available conventional alternatives for our edentulous and partially edentulous patients.