title: Clinical aspects of oral implantology.
abstract: During the past few decades the use of implants in dentistry has increased markedly. Endosteal titanium implants are now most commonly used for replacement of single teeth and partial and full dentition. The success rates reported for osseointegrated implants depend on the type of implant and the criteria of success. Results are better for the mandible than the maxilla. Patient selection, careful planning of surgical and prosthetic treatment, and atraumatic, aseptic surgical procedures are essential for successful results. This article reviews various implant methods used in our Department and gives examples of treatment in particular clinical situations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Surgery, University of Turku, Finland.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Peltola
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Happonen
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lehtinen
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Oksala
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D015921:Dental Implants; D003779:Denture Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants