title: Prosthodontic "headaches" following preprosthetic surgery.
abstract: This article promotes preprosthetic surgery that has been adequately planned and properly executed and that is an integral part of a comprehensive treatment plan. In addition, this paper promotes the development of preprosthetic surgery teams to select, plan, and treat preprosthetic surgery patients. Prosthodontists should take a more active role in the referral, selection, and treatment planning of preprosthetic surgery patients, because it is the prosthodontist who will restore the patient's dentition. Prosthodontists and surgeons need a greater understanding of each other's capabilities and limitations, and need to work together as a team.
authors.affiliation: 15th Medical Group/SGD, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii 96853-5300.
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Engelmeier
mesh_terms: D015921:Dental Implants; D003779:Denture Design; D003824:Denture, Complete; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000601:surgery; D013516:Oral Surgical Procedures, Preprosthetic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012017:Referral and Consultation
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants