title: Template fabrication for a midpalatal orthodontic implant: technical note.
abstract: An implant has been developed as an adjunct to conventional orthodontic anchorage. Planning is advisable to determine the available bone and soft tissue thickness and the optimum position for orthodontic utilization. A simple method is described for fabrication of a radiographic and surgical template to aid in optimal placement of the implant.
authors.affiliation: Center for Implant Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Health Science Center, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610-0416, USA. wmartin@dental.ufl.edu
authors.forename: William
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Heffernan
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ruskin
mesh_terms: D002508:Cephalometry; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000295:instrumentation*; D015921:Dental Implants; D006801:Humans; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D010159:Palate / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants