title: The importance of dental implants.
abstract: Implant dentistry has evolved into the mainstream of restorative practices all over the world. Maintenance of bone after tooth loss to improve or maintain facial esthetics and improved retention, function, and performance of removable restorations are only some of the advantages for the edentulous patient. No longer are implants considered only when traditional restorations cannot be fabricated. Evidence-based reports indicate implant restorations last longer than those on teeth and the abutment teeth are at less risk of loss or complication.
authors: University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Department of Prosthodontics, USA.
authors: C E
authors: CE
authors: Misch
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015519:Bone Density; D001862:Bone Resorption / Q000517:prevention & control; D000044:Dental Abutments; D015921:Dental Implants; D019250:Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D017268:Dental Prosthesis Retention; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D003779:Denture Design; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D007571:Jaw Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D016388:Tooth Loss / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants