title: Choice of a dental implant system.
abstract: Many dentists are bewildered by the intricacies and complexities of dental implants. They are constantly besieged by product advertisements and can find it difficult to choose which systems to work with. Some dentists are so intimidated by the subject that they choose to avoid getting involved with implants and instead stick to traditional tooth replacement systems. By breaking implants down into 4 main components, the body, collar, connection, and restorative post, it is easier to understand the structure and function of dental implants. Each portion should be designed to achieve certain objectives. Once these structural components are understood, it is easier to compare and contrast differing implant systems.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Nova Southeastern University, USA.
authors.forename: Peter R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Hunt
authors.forename: Judith L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Gartner
authors.forename: Frederic J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Norkin
mesh_terms: D016723:Bone Remodeling; D002755:Choice Behavior; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D017268:Dental Prosthesis Retention / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D016348:Osseointegration; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants