Template fabrication for a midpalatal orthodontic implant: technical note.
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.
Martin
William
W
Center for Implant Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Health Science Center, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610-0416, USA. wmartin@dental.ufl.edu
Heffernan
Michael
M
Ruskin
James
J
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
D015921:Dental Implants