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Implants for the edentulous patient

R P Desjardins1

  • 1Mayo Clinic, Mayo Medical School, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.

Dental Clinics of North America
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Dental implants, through osseointegration, provide predictable support for dental prostheses. This article covers implant indications, patient evaluation, and techniques for both mandible and maxilla.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Biomaterials Science
  • Prosthodontics

Background:

  • Osseointegration has revolutionized dental prosthetics, enabling predictable implant-supported restorations.
  • Dental implants offer a reliable alternative for supporting and retaining prostheses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the indications for using dental implant prostheses.
  • To detail crucial pretreatment patient evaluation factors.
  • To describe fundamental techniques for implant prostheses in the mandible and maxilla.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical literature on osseointegration and implant prosthodontics.
  • Analysis of factors influencing treatment planning for implant patients.
  • Description of surgical and prosthetic techniques for mandibular and maxillary implants.

Main Results:

  • Osseointegration provides a stable foundation for dental prostheses.
  • Thorough pretreatment evaluation is essential for successful implant outcomes.
  • Standardized techniques exist for placing and restoring implants in both jaws.

Conclusions:

  • Dental implants are a predictable and viable treatment option for prosthetic rehabilitation.
  • Successful implant prosthodontics relies on careful patient selection and technique.
  • The principles discussed apply to both upper and lower jaw implant restorations.

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