title: Provisional/transitional implant-retained fixed restorations.
abstract: Successful implant-retained restorations are the product of a disciplined and comprehensive approach to diagnosis, treatment planning, precise surgical and restorative procedures and continuing maintenance. The prudent use of provisional/transitional crowns and bridges is an important factor in the attainment of clinical success and patient acceptance of fixed prosthodontic implant dentistry.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Boston University, Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry, USA.
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Federick
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003779:Denture Design; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D003833:Denture, Partial, Temporary; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D015921:Dental Implants