Implant Rehabilitation Planning Protocol for the Edentulous Patient According to Denture Space, Lip Support, and Smile Line.
Rehabilitation with implants is a challenge. Having previous evaluation criteria is key to establishing the best treatment for the patient. In addition to clinical and radiological aspects, the prosthetic parameters must be taken into account in the initial workup, since they allow discrimination between fixed and removable rehabilitation. We present a study protocol that analyzes three basic prosthetic aspects. First, denture space defines the need to replace teeth, tissue, or both. Second, lip support focuses on whether or not to include a flange. Third, the smile line warns of potential risks in esthetic rehabilitation. Combining these parameters allows us to make a decision as to the most suitable type of prosthesis. The proposed protocol is useful for assessing the prosthetic parameters that influence decision making as to the best-suited type of restoration. From this point of view, we think it is appropriate for the initial approach to the patient. In any case, other considerations of study may amend the proposal.
Prosthodontics Department, Faculty of Medicine and Odontology, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
Laura
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Lago
Prosthodontics Department, Faculty of Medicine and Odontology, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
Benito
B
Rilo
Prosthodontics Department, Faculty of Medicine and Odontology, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
Noelia
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Fernández-Formoso
Prosthodontics Department, Faculty of Medicine and Odontology, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
Luis
L
DaSilva
D002985:Clinical Protocols; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip; D009066:Mouth, Edentulous / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012904:Smiling
D015921:Dental Implants
Prosthodontic rehabilitation; denture space; lip support; planning; profile; smile line