title: The Transosteal implant in the prosthodontic reconstruction of the edentulous mandible.
abstract: It is the purpose of this article to review transosteal implants, specifically the Mandibular Staple Bone Plate and the Transmandibular Implant, in regard to their clinical prosthodontic applications. In addition, those aspects of prosthodontic treatment shared will be highlighted and the differences in the techniques will be reviewed.
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Unger
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Burns
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Hoffmann
mesh_terms: D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D015921:Dental Implants; D003826:Denture, Complete, Lower; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants