Serial extraction protocol for partial arches in implant dentistry: principles and clinical methodology.
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.
Cavallaro
John S
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Columbia University School of Dental Medicine, New York City, New York, USA.
Greenstein
Gary
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Greenstein
Ben
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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
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