title: Teamwork in implant dentistry: the provision of a maxillary implant retained overdenture.
abstract: This case demonstrates a pragmatic, yet systematic, team approach to resolving a challenging clinical situation. It is essential to understand and accept the challenges presented and limitations of the treatment options available in the provision of an MIO. The dental surgeon and clinical dental technician collaborated using their combined skills set. Working as a team gives each clinician a greater appreciation of the difficulties faced clinically and technically. We believe that an enhanced standard of care is delivered to patients by using this team approach.
authors.affiliation: Primley Park Dental Implants, Leeds, UK.
authors.forename: Craig
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Parker
authors.forename: Jonathan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hughes
mesh_terms: D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography; D015921:Dental Implants; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003800:Dental Technicians; D003815:Dentists; D003779:Denture Design; D003781:Denture Retention; D003825:Denture, Complete, Immediate; D003827:Denture, Complete, Upper; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D057918:Fiducial Markers; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016348:Osseointegration / Q000502:physiology; D010348:Patient Care Team; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D014716:Vertical Dimension
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants