Treatment planning of implants in posterior quadrants.
Differences in anatomy and biomechanics make treatment of posterior quadrants with dental implants substantially different to that of anterior areas. Without implants, when posterior teeth were lost, treatment options included a long span fixed partial denture or a removable prosthesis, especially when no terminal abutment was available. Today, with the use of implants, options are available that allow preservation of unrestored teeth.(1) When teeth are missing, implant supported restorations can be considered the treatment of choice from the perspective of occlusal support, preservation of adjacent teeth and avoidance of a removable partial denture.
Jivraj
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Section of Fixed Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry, University of Southern California School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, 90089-0641, USA. jivraj@usc.edu
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