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| Year : 2012 | Volume
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Single tooth implants: Pretreatment considerations and pretreatment evaluation
Vidya Kamalaksh Shenoy
Department of Prosthodontics, AJ Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Correspondence Address:
Vidya Kamalaksh Shenoy
Department of Prosthodontics, AJ Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka
India
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DOI: 10.4103/2229-5194.113239
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Today, implants are considered as a first treatment option to replace missing teeth due to the considerable advantages over the other available options. The ultimate goal of implant treatment is to restore natural esthetics, function, long term health, and patient comfort. Hence, case selection and treatment planning are very crucial to achieve longevity and predictability of the restoration. This article presents a step-by-step protocol for gathering and analyzing the various factors at the pretreatment evaluation stage to set the groundwork for a dentist to consider implant as a restorative option.
Clinical Relevance to Interdisciplinary Dentistry
- To help the restorative dentist to identify the ideal implant receptor site.
- Sound periodontal and restorative status is prerequisite to consider implant treatment as an option.
- Restorative driven implant placement is paramount for overall integrity of the dentition.
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