title: For your patients receiving endosseous implants for immediate loading, how are the implant-supported crowns or prostheses initially put into occlusal function, and what instructions are given for their use?
authors.affiliation: Oral and Maxillofacial Implant Center, University of Iowa, USA.
authors.forename: Robert L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Schneider
authors.forename: Frank L
authors.initials: FL
authors.lastname: Higginbottom
authors.forename: Heiner
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Weber
authors.forename: Amerian D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Sones
mesh_terms: D001732:Bite Force; D002012:Bruxism / Q000517:prevention & control; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary; D003825:Denture, Complete, Immediate; D006801:Humans; D008409:Mastication; D009910:Oral Hygiene / Q000193:education; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D016474:Weight-Bearing