title: Provisional prostheses during ridge augmentation and implant dentistry.
abstract: Recent advancements in ridge augmentation and bone regeneration have expanded the pool of patients that could benefit from dental implants. However, providing the patient with a temporary prosthesis during the wound healing phase without impairing the process is a challenging task. This article summarizes available information pertaining to provisional prostheses, both tooth-supported and soft tissue-supported, that may meet the patient needs. The advantages and disadvantages of each class of prosthesis, along with indications and contraindications, were taken into consideration to aid the restorative dentist in choosing the optimal provisional for their patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology, College of Dentistry, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA. rlivada@uthsc.edu
authors.forename: Rania
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Livada
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, USA.
authors.forename: Timothy L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Hottel
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology, College of Dentistry, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
authors.forename: Jacob
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Shiloah
mesh_terms: D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / Q000379:methods*; D000044:Dental Abutments / Q000145:classification; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003779:Denture Design; D003825:Denture, Complete, Immediate; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D016379:Denture, Partial, Fixed, Resin-Bonded; D003833:Denture, Partial, Temporary; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants