title: Using two surgical protocols to restore the edentulous patient with implant-supported overdentures.
abstract: Long-term success rates are reported for dental implant systems using both the two-stage and one-stage surgical protocols. Although the one-stage offers several advantages, prudent diagnosis is a key factor for selecting the appropriate surgical protocol. This article will review the relevant literature for both protocols and will illustrate their use in patient treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, New Orleans 70119, USA.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Raigrodski
authors.forename: I M
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: Finger
mesh_terms: D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D006801:Humans; D016348:Osseointegration