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Effect of Implant Position on Implant Restoration Design
Author(s) -
LAZZARA RICHARD J.
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.919
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1708-8240
pISSN - 1496-4155
DOI - 10.1111/j.1708-8240.1993.tb00791.x
Subject(s) - implant , dentistry , technician , medicine , position (finance) , soft tissue , orthodontics , stent , surgery , engineering , electrical engineering , finance , economics
SUMMARY Preoperative discussions among the surgeon, restorative dentist, and the laboratory technician determine exact implant locations based on availability of supporting bone, the size of the tooth being replaced, prosthetic components to be used, and the interproximal soft tissue considerations. Once the ideal location has been determined, a surgical stent is constructed to provide a guide for the surgeon to position the implant in the best prosthetic position for maximum esthetic results.