Anatomical Considerations in Implant Selection and Positioning

Abstract

This article reviews the various anatomical facts significant for preoperative planning of implant procedures in the mandible and the maxilla. This planning includes the precise evaluation of distinct anatomical factors, such as the position of the mandibular canal, the maxillary sinus, the width of the cortical plates, the existing bone density , appropriate implant selection and planning the most appropriate implant position in the existing clinical condition.