title: Fixed reconstructions in partially edentulous patients using two-part ITI implants (Bonefit) as abutments.
abstract: Fixed reconstructions on implant abutments may be a welcome modality in the treatment of partially edentulous patients following the principles of a prophylactically oriented comprehensive care. The option to create artificial tissue integrated abutments widens the range of indications for fixed reconstructions. Risky long-span bridges as well as the preparation of intact teeth for bridge abutments may frequently be avoided. Never should the contours of the prosthesis interfere with the patient's performance of optimal plaque control. Furthermore, supportive periodontal therapy with regular maintenance visits must be provided to optimize a long-term prognosis of the dention as well as the tissue-integrated artificial abutments.
authors.affiliation: University of Berne, Switzerland, School of Dental Medicine.
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Brägger
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hämmerle
authors.forename: H P
authors.initials: HP
authors.lastname: Weber
mesh_terms: D000044:Dental Abutments; D015921:Dental Implants; D003777:Dental Prophylaxis; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D006801:Humans; D010349:Patient Compliance
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants