DEVELOPING IDEAL IMPLANT TISSUE ARCHITECTURE AND PONTIC SITE FORM.

Autor: Leziy, Sonia S., Miller, Brahm A.
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Zdroj: Quintessence of Dental Technology (QDT); 2007, Vol. 30, p143-154, 12p, 56 Color Photographs, 2 Black and White Photographs
Abstrakt: The article focuses on the considerations in developing ideal implant tissue architecture and pontic site form. The article stresses the importance for a clinician to know how to manage the extraction sockets to minimize ridge remodeling and what method of tooth replacement will be used. It also adds that it is the clinician's responsibility to guide patients in the decision-making process by information them about the benefits and disadvantages of various treatment options. The article adds that subtle but clinically relevant improvements in soft tissue architecture are more likely to be achieved using refining procedures such as provisionalization.
Databáze: Complementary Index