title: Serial extraction protocol for partial arches in implant dentistry: principles and clinical methodology.
abstract: Serial extraction protocol (SEP) is a clinical technique that facilitates using natural tooth abutments to support a fixed interim resin prosthesis, while inserting a sufficient number of implants to retain a definitive fixed prosthesis. A Class 1 protocol allows all necessary implants to be placed during one surgical appointment, while a Class 2 protocol requires two or more rounds of implant installation to achieve sufficient support for a definitive fixed prosthesis. The SEP methodology can be used to restore full and partially edentulous dentitions. This article addresses rehabilitation of partial arches using an SEP protocol.
authors.affiliation: Columbia University School of Dental Medicine, New York City, New York, USA.
authors.forename: John S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Cavallaro
authors.forename: Gary
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Greenstein
authors.forename: Ben
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Greenstein
mesh_terms: D002985:Clinical Protocols; D000044:Dental Abutments / Q000009:adverse effects; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000009:adverse effects; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000009:adverse effects; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D003779:Denture Design; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D003833:Denture, Partial, Temporary; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D013516:Oral Surgical Procedures, Preprosthetic; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000379:methods*; D019231:Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants