title: Planning the transition to a comprehensive implant rehabilitation: a case report--Part I.
abstract: When the edentulous condition has existed for many years, extensive ridge resorption may complicate the ability to function with a conventional prosthesis. Implant therapy in conjunction with bone augmentation procedures may provide new options for the predictable restoration of the edentulous state. However, complex implant reconstruction may place considerable stress on the patient's ability to function throughout therapy. Providing stable interim prostheses and smooth transitions between procedures may alleviate the problem. This can be accomplished only with extensive diagnosis, treatment planning, and the judicious use of transitional prostheses. The first part of this case report focuses on the planning stages of a complex implant dental rehabilitation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, USA.
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Toback
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Schmitt
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Meffert
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D003825:Denture, Complete, Immediate; D003827:Denture, Complete, Upper / Q000009:adverse effects; D003833:Denture, Partial, Temporary; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000150:complications / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008439:Maxillary Diseases / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000601:surgery; D009065:Mouth Rehabilitation / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D019233:Retreatment; D013282:Stomatitis, Denture / Q000209:etiology