Skip to main content

Explore our online learning platform

Filters

icon-treatment_guides_article

Treatment guidelines

Edentulous

1245-skeletal-consequences.png

Skeletal consequences of edentulism

Teeth loss in the maxilla initiates residual ridge/alveolar resorption, especially in the anterior region, which is flared labially. The consequences of this resorption is a gradual medial or palatal shift of the crest of the maxilla. This...

Patient assessment
icon-treatment_guides_article

Treatment guidelines

Single tooth

TG2_1210_thumb_Anterior,-Posterior.png

Anterior and posterior location considerations

Missing single teeth imply a variety of bone sites for implant placement. Incisor regions are frequently impeded by inadequate mesio-distal and/or bucco-lingual bone dimensions, whereas second bicuspid/molar regions are generally affected by inadequate...

Radiology
Patient assessment
icon-treatment_guides_article

Treatment guidelines

Single tooth

TG2_1130_thumb_Patient-Communication-Requirements.png

Patient communication requirements

The process of informed consent requires a thorough communication between healthcare professional and patient. The communication should minimally comprise...

Patient assessment
Preoperative procedures
icon-treatment_guides_article

Treatment guidelines

Single tooth

TG2_1120_thumb_Alternative_Treatments.png

Alternative treatment options

There are several treatment options for a single missing tooth; the most common are an implant-supported crown, a 3-unit fixed partial denture supported by two natural teeth, a fixed resin-bonded fixed partial denture, a removable partial denture...

Patient assessment
icon-treatment_guides_article

Treatment guidelines

Single tooth

TG2_1110_thumb_Benefits_of_single_implants.png

Benefits and limitations of single implant treatment

The application of implants for single-tooth replacements has evolved into a viable surgical and prosthodontic treatment option with reporting of excellent implant survival rates and satisfied patients. Psychological benefits of restoring the dental...

Diagnosis and treatment planning
Patient assessment
icon-treatment_guides_article

Treatment guidelines

Single tooth

TG2_1310_Thumb_Patient_History.png

General patient history

It is helpful if a clinician is situated so that his/her eyes are at the level of the patient's eyes. For example, if the patient is seated, the clinician should also be seated. It is beneficial if the interview between clinician and...

Systemic factors
Patient assessment
Preoperative procedures
icon-treatment_guides_article

Treatment guidelines

Edentulous

2620.png

Comprehensive treatment concepts, Zygomatic implants

Conventional dentures are a common treatment option, but, when bone is missing, they may not meet functional, psychological and social needs of the individual. Classical surgical approaches include different...

Radiology
Edentulous treatments
Implants in compromised sites
icon-treatment_guides_article

Treatment guidelines

Edentulous

Anatomical-Location.png

Anatomical location

Oral implants are usually placed in the mandibular and maxillary bone and sometimes in additional bone structures such as the zygomatic, pterygoid or vomer bone. In order to identify relevant anatomical structures, diagnostic evaluation of the anatomy...

Radiology
Implants in compromised sites
Patient assessment
icon-treatment_guides_article

Treatment guidelines

Edentulous

0110.png

Overarching considerations

The primary goal is a proper oral function. This implies not only chewing but also speaking, smiling. Patients’ adaptability varies enormously. Some are satisfied with removable dentures, others object to the esthetics of...

Local factors
Patient assessment
icon-treatment_guides_article

Treatment guidelines

Edentulous

2390.png

Digital treatment planning protocols, introduction

Spiral or Cone Beam CT (CBCT) data sets of the patient jaw bones and of the scan template are transcoded by a specific software to produce three-dimensional (3-D) images of the jaw bones and thickness of the mucosa. Software planning... 

Radiology
CAD/CAM
Diagnosis and treatment planning
icon-treatment_guides_article

Treatment guidelines

Edentulous

3050-Anesthesia.png

Anesthesia

The choice of anesthesia depends on many variables including the complexity of treatment, duration of treatment, need for patient awareness and the response during treatment, only to name a few. In general, the clinician and patient should discuss the...

Patient assessment
Preoperative procedures
icon-treatment_guides_article

Treatment guidelines

Edentulous

2370.png

Hard tissue management - mandible

The scientific literature shows that short implants with a length of ≥ 6 mm are able to support prosthetics in the edentulous mandible. After tooth removal the mandible displays different degrees of atrophy (Fig 1&2). Regarding hard tissue management...

Radiology
Bone grafting and regeneration
icon-treatment_guides_article

Treatment guidelines

Edentulous

2375-need-for-grafting.png

Need for grafting

There are three main indications for grafting from an anatomical perspective...

Radiology
Bone grafting and regeneration
icon-treatment_guides_article

Treatment guidelines

Edentulous

2372.png

Hard tissue management - maxilla

3-D imaging seems the best option unless clinical examination reveals an ample bone volume. The bone quality can be derived from density measurements if CT scan images are available or approximately from the trabecular pattern of 2-D images. Pano....

Radiology
Bone grafting and regeneration
icon-treatment_guides_article

Treatment guidelines

Edentulous

3080.png

Guided surgery with drill guides

Surgery using a drill guide fabricated on the basis of CT scan images transformed by a planning software offers several clinical advantages...

Radiology
Digital workflow
Guided Surgery