title: Treatment planning to retain hopeless teeth as support for transitional appliances: three case reports.
abstract: Treatment in endosteal implant dentistry follows an orderly sequence. Determining a patient's need and desire, removal of hopeless teeth, bone augmentation (if necessary), implant placement, implant uncovery, and prosthetic restoration are considered in order. Three case reports that alter traditional treatment planning sequence are presented. Possible potential benefits and disadvantages to practitioners and patients are discussed.
authors.forename: Richard J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Mercurio
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003779:Denture Design; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D003833:Denture, Partial, Temporary; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D016388:Tooth Loss / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants