title: Evidenced-based criteria for differential treatment planning of implant restorations for the partially edentulous patient.
abstract: Evidence-based criteria for differential implant planning for the partially edentulous patient have been lacking despite the exponential use of implant reconstructions. Anecdotal reports are often the basis for training of dental students and the continuing education of dentists and specialists. Decision-making metrics for optimal dental treatment are best predicated on a comprehensive assessment of the systemic, local, and patient-mediated factors evaluated through the lens of the best available evidence. The purpose of this article is to delineate the benefits/risks/alternatives calculus for patients considering implant restorations.
authors: Department of Integrated Reconstructive Dental Sciences, University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA. ssadowsky@pacific.edu
authors: Steven J
authors: SJ
authors: Sadowsky
authors: Edmond
authors: E
authors: Bedrossian
mesh_terms: D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods; D015921:Dental Implants; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported / Q000145:classification; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D055094:Evidence-Based Dentistry; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D018570:Risk Assessment
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants