title: Success through astute preplanning.
abstract: This article discusses the "implant team" concept as it is actually carried out in an implantology practice. The restorative dentist is designated to function as the head of the team, directing each stage of the treatment. He is the first one the patient consults, he refers the patient to the surgeon, and he consults other specialists, if necessary. Excellent communication between the members of the team is stressed throughout.
authors.affiliation: Central Florida Center for Dental Implantology, Orlando.
authors.forename: A U
authors.initials: AU
authors.lastname: Buchs
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Vallillo
mesh_terms: D003757:Dental Implantation; D017266:Dental Prosthesis; D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D005250:Fees, Dental; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team