Clinical applications of osseointegrated implants.
In the described seven case reports, the authors have demonstrated a number of varied applications of osseointegrated implant techniques including both removable and fixed prostheses. All patients had expressed dissatisfaction with previous prosthetic efforts to restore a satisfactory level of mastication or a desire to do away with removable oral prostheses. A high level of patient satisfaction was achieved through the application of implant techniques in these patients. Proper treatment planning must now include a consideration of implant dentistry as well as the previously available conventional alternatives for our edentulous and partially edentulous patients.
Paterson
D J
DJ
University of Toronto.
Foster
F L
FL
Smith
P F
PF
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000295:instrumentation*; D015921:Dental Implants; D003781:Denture Retention; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014025:Titanium
D015921:Dental Implants; D014025:Titanium