title: Implants quickly setting standard of treatment.
abstract: A recent consumer survey reveals surprising results about possible patient acceptance of dental implants.  This article examines the differences between dentist and patient expectations of successful treatment and the seven characteristics of practices that are successful with implant dentistry.  A practice management checklist is provided to evaluate a practice's ability to meet patient expectations with implant procedures.
authors.forename: Beth
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Peshman
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D003815:Dentists; D006801:Humans; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D011215:Practice Management, Dental; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants