title: An implant versus a conventional fixed prosthesis: a case report.
abstract: The success of endosseous implant dentistry is widely acknowledged. Clinical research and subsequent innovations with both surgical and restorative techniques--as well as improved surface features and restorative components--have made endosseous dental implants a routinely accepted dental treatment modality. Patients and referring clinicians often specifically request dental implant therapy. This article presents an example of such a patient; however, in this case, a surgical ridge augmentation and fabrication of a conventional fixed prosthesis was selected as the treatment modality. The authors believe that all therapeutic modalities should be considered when adapting appropriate treatment plans for individual patients.
authors.affiliation: U.S. Army Dental Activity, Fort Gordon, Georgia, USA.
authors.forename: Richard J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Windhorn
authors.forename: Michael F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Cuenin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation; D015921:Dental Implants; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D005260:Female; D005893:Gingivoplasty; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008437:Maxilla; D024343:Open Bite / Q000150:complications; D014084:Tooth Avulsion / Q000150:complications*; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants