title: A dual-purpose stent for the implant-supported prosthesis.
abstract: Osseointegrated implants are a practical alternative to traditional prosthodontics; however, designing an implant-supported prosthesis with function and esthetics is a challenge. When the available bone or the location of vital structures is questionable, computed tomography (CT) is indispensable for diagnosis and treatment planning. This article describes a stent that implements the information from a CT scan and is then modified to guide the surgical placement of the implants.
authors.affiliation: Boston University, School of Graduate Dentistry, Mass.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Verde
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Morgano
mesh_terms: D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design / Q000379:methods*; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D015607:Stents; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000295:instrumentation