title: Framework design for bone-anchored fixed prostheses.
abstract: Fixed implant-supported restorations for edentulous patients provide excellent function, but can often be difficult to maintain. Design considerations are important to enable the patient to maintain optimal oral hygiene while complementing and enhancing the structural integrity of the prosthesis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Southern California, School of Dentistry, Los Angeles.
authors.forename: S N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: White
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Lewis
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003722:Dental Alloys / Q000737:chemistry; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000295:instrumentation; D015921:Dental Implants; D003779:Denture Design / Q000295:instrumentation; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D006801:Humans; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D003722:Dental Alloys; D015921:Dental Implants