title: Dental implants' future: the need for a team approach.
abstract: Long-term success of dental implants is linked to well-trained implant surgeons and restorative dentists working together with the most advanced treatment modalities. General dentists are challenged to identify early in the diagnosis patients who are at greatest risk for developing complications and partner with specialists in formulating treatment plans.
authors.affiliation: Adjunct Clinical Professor, University of Texas San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas; Private Practice, specializing in Periodontics and Dental Implants, Fullerton, California.
authors.forename: Donald S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Clem
mesh_terms: D002985:Clinical Protocols; D015921:Dental Implants; D006801:Humans; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants