Fixed and removable provisional options for patients undergoing implant treatment.
The provisional phase of treatment can be the most challenging aspect of implant dentistry. The techniques available today include removable, tooth-supported, and implant-retained provisional restorations. The selection of the type of provisional prosthesis should be based on esthetic demands, functional requirements, duration, and ease of fabrication. This article includes a review of 118 articles from peer-reviewed journals published in English from January 1986 to February 2007. This review was performed using MEDLINE. The indications, advantages, and disadvantages of the various provisional restorations are discussed.
Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, College of Dentistry, New York University, New York, New York, USA.
Sang-Choon
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Saphal
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Shetty
Stuart
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Froum
Nicolas
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Elian
Dennis
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Tarnow
D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary; D003833:Denture, Partial, Temporary; D006801:Humans
D015921:Dental Implants