title: The implant-supported prosthesis for the edentulous arch: design considerations.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Edentulous patients who require implant-supported prostheses have diverse jaw anatomy and functional, esthetic, and economic concerns. Four main prosthetic designs have been used to meet these needs.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  In this article, the fixed ceramometal, fixed detachable, overdenture, and fixed removable prostheses are discussed with emphasis on indications and limitations. An in-depth diagnosis and informed treatment planning will maximize implant success and patient satisfaction.
authors.affiliation: University of Southern California, USA.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Sadowsky
mesh_terms: D000044:Dental Abutments; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported / Q000191:economics; D003779:Denture Design; D003824:Denture, Complete / Q000191:economics; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys