title: Indications and contraindications for different types of implant therapy.
abstract: Indications and contraindications for subperiosteal, transosteal, and endosseous type implants are described. Both the mechanical aspects of implant placement, as well as the systemic conditions that militate against a successful result are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Washington, Seattle 98195.
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Bolender
mesh_terms: D003757:Dental Implantation; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000601:surgery; D009066:Mouth, Edentulous / Q000601:surgery; D011474:Prosthesis Design