A simplified system for nomenclature of implant abutment position.
No standardized procedure is available for identifying the location of implants in the dental arch. For charting purposes as well as communication among dentists and other health professionals, a universally understood and accepted method is necessary. Such a procedure must be simple and conform to the different tooth designation systems. This article proposes the addition of the lower case letter "i" in each tooth designation system to provide a standard procedure for location of implant abutment position.
Blitzer
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Department of Prosthodontics, Temple University, School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140-5096, USA.
Roussos
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Appleby
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D000044:Dental Abutments; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D003817:Dentition; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D009626:Terminology as Topic