title: Developing a proper sequence for implant-supported restorations.
abstract: Utilization of dental implants in the restoration of the completely or partially edentulous alveolar arches is now a recognised treatment modality. Today, success is measured not only by osseointegration but also by pleasing aesthetics. This presentation reviews and outlines treatment planning, including extraction, provisionalization, uncovering, the initial loading of fixtures, and the placement of the final restoration. Case reports are used to illustrate the presentation.
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Rifkin
mesh_terms: D002985:Clinical Protocols; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported / Q000379:methods*; D003833:Denture, Partial, Temporary; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D013997:Time Factors