The biomechanical classification of a removable partial denture (RPD) based on the nature of the supporting tissue can be divided into 3 parts:.

I have lectured internationally about computer-guided implant treatment since 1989 and have contributed to the development of implant treatment-planning software. During my travels.

A longstanding challenge to the restorative dentist is single-tooth replacement in an atrophic ridge crest. The loss of bone volume after tooth loss.

Immediate post-extraction implant placement is an accepted protocol that offers a number of advantages including: the preservation of aesthetics, shorter total treatment time,.

Figure 1. Implant abutments placed on the correct position. Figure 2. Acrylic resin jig engaging all implant abutments. Note screw hole in the.

Historically, treatment planning for implant dentistry was mainly driven by the existing bone volume in the edentulous sites. As a result, distal cantilevers.

The continually evolving science of implant dentistry has led to a growing recognition that many treatment op­tions offer predictable long-term results. Dental implants.

In our current economic climate, we have to ask ourselves what our patients are going through in their personal financial lives. While many.

INTRODUCTION Mini-implants are becoming more frequently used as a treatment option for improving the retention of dentures.1-3 When traditional implant treatment is not.