title: Implant-supported fixed prosthetic treatment using very small-diameter implants: a case report.
abstract: A case report is presented where an edentulous mandibular anterior site is restored with very small- or mini-diameter (1.8-mm) dental implants. The surgical and prosthetic use of very small-diameter dental implants is discussed. Such implants can be successfully used in appropriate sites where there is adequate bone density for immediate implant stability and an implant-protected occlusal scheme.
authors.affiliation: dffdds@charter.net
authors.forename: Dennis
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Flanagan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015519:Bone Density; D003442:Crowns; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys