title: Treatment planning for restorative implantology.
abstract: In this article, current literature on fixed and removable prosthodontics is reviewed along with evidence-based systematic reviews, including advice from those in the dental profession with years of experience, which help restorative dentists manage and treat their cases successfully. Treatment planning for restorative implantology should be looked at in 4 sections: (1) review of past medical history, (2) oral examination and occlusion, (3) dental imaging (ie, cone-beam computed tomography), and (4) fixed versus removable prosthodontics. These 4 concepts of treatment planning, along with proper surgical placements of the implant(s), result in successful cases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dentistry, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, New York, NY, USA. Electronic address: raboycedds@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Ricardo A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Boyce
authors.affiliation: Department of Dentistry, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, New York, NY, USA; Private Practice, Brooklyn, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Gary
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Klemons
mesh_terms: D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / Q000379:methods; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D015921:Dental Implants; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003779:Denture Design; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010808:Physical Examination
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants
keywords: Dental imaging; Dental implant success; Examination and occlusion; Fixed and removable prosthodontics; Past medical history