title: Defining available restorative space for implant overdentures.
abstract: It is important to diagnostically evaluate available restorative space prior to implant placement. Failure to accurately assess restorative space may result in esthetically and structurally compromised prostheses and patient dissatisfaction. This article describes various techniques for evaluating restorative space in edentulous patients. Information gained will help dentists during treatment planning, attachment selection, and prosthesis design prior to surgical implant placement.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Dentistry, Memphis, TN 38163, USA. sahuja@uthsc.edu
authors.forename: Swati
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ahuja
authors.forename: David R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Cagna
mesh_terms: D002508:Cephalometry / Q000379:methods; D003724:Dental Arch / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods; D003779:Denture Design; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D009055:Mouth / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D013516:Oral Surgical Procedures, Preprosthetic / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning