title: The role of osseointegrated implants in esthetic dentistry.
abstract: During the past 5 years, tremendous advancements have been made in the application of the principles of osseointegration to esthetic dentistry. Long-term predictability, combined with time-honored esthetic principles, can now greatly benefit patients previously burdened by removable dental appliances.
authors.affiliation: Center for Osseointegration and Reconstructive Dentistry, Washington, D.C.
authors.forename: D Y
authors.initials: DY
authors.lastname: Sullivan
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery