title: Guided full-arch immediate-function treatment modality for the edentulous and terminal dentition patient.
abstract: This article reviews the rationale, techniques, and advantages of a guided full-arch immediatefunction implant treatment modality that includes placement of a prefabricated, bar-supported, monolithic polymethyl methacrylate acrylic (PMMA) prosthesis for edentulous and terminal dentition patients. A case presentation depicting the protocol shows it to be an effective and predictable approach to providing fullarch immediate fixed teeth, particularly when compared to conventional denture conversion techniques.
authors.affiliation: Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Columbus, Ohio; Courtesy Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Periodontology and Department of Prosthodontics, University of Florida College of Dentistry, Gainesville, Florida; Founder and CEO, Pikos Institute, Private Practice, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Palm Harbor, Florida.
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Pikos
authors.affiliation: Private Practice, Lecanto, Florida.
authors.forename: Carl W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Magyar
authors.affiliation: Inventor, Founder, and President, nSequence Center for Advanced Dentistry, Reno, Nevada; Executive Director of CT Guided Surgery and Implant Technology, National Dentex Corp., Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
authors.forename: Daniel R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Llop
mesh_terms: D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003824:Denture, Complete; D006801:Humans; D057893:Immediate Dental Implant Loading; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003765:Models, Dental; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate; D014081:Tooth Extraction
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate