Occlusal Considerations For Implant Supported Prosthesis

The clinical success and longevity of endosteal dental implants as load-bearing abutments are controlled largely by the mechanical setting in which they function. The treatment plan is responsible for the design number and position of the implants. After achievement of rigid fixation proper crestal bone contour gingival health mechanical stress and/or strain beyond the physical limits of hard tissues have been suggested as the primary cause of initial bone loss around implants. After successful ...See More