title: Tooth position in full-mouth implant restorations--a case report.
abstract: Reconstructing the edentulous mouth with opposing, fixed, implant-supported metal-ceramic restorations demands great attention to detail. This article reviews the basic principles of tooth position in dentate patients and in complete denture prosthodontics and relates them to the edentulous patient undergoing implant restoration. Determining gnathologic points and recognizing anatomic landmarks found in the edentulous jaws aid in correct tooth positioning, resulting in proper comfort, function, speech, esthetics, and a prearranged occlusal scheme, all of which are critical factors behind restorative-driven implant dentistry.
authors.forename: Jack
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Piermatti
mesh_terms: D000044:Dental Abutments; D003724:Dental Arch / Q000473:pathology; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D015921:Dental Implants; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003779:Denture Design; D003824:Denture, Complete; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000473:pathology; D008437:Maxilla / Q000473:pathology; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D008875:Middle Aged; D009066:Mouth, Edentulous / Q000473:pathology / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery; D010347:Patient Care Planning
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys