title: Implant team: problems and solutions with osseointegrated implants.
abstract: The concept of an implant team, in which the implants are placed by the periodontist or oral surgeon and the prosthetic procedures are performed by a restorative dentist, provides a system of checks and balances. A team concept may minimize the potential for failure and provide an environment of cooperation that can lead to even better success, with a minimum of difficulty and fewer complications. In this author's experience, a wide variety of avoidable problems may become evident in the implant restorative area. This article examines some of the more common problems and provides suggestions for solutions.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Kohner
mesh_terms: D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000209:etiology; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D015607:Stents
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants