Current Concepts in Implant Prosthodontics-Materials, Technology, and Occlusion

Abstract

Dental implants as a form of replacing missing teeth are being used now more than ever. The success of endosseous implants had led to increased quality of life for these patients. The design of an implant prosthesis is often determined by the position and angulation of the supporting osseointegrated implants. Adequate pre-surgical prosthetic design is essential to the accurate placement of implants for an esthetically acceptable and functional result. Currently, a variety of restorative options are available for the clinician to restore osseointegrated implants in terms of materials used, mode of connection to implants and occlusal schemes. However, the clinical decision regarding which restorative design to use and the choice of material has been a topic of constant debate. This article aims to give the advantages and disadvantages as well as clinical scenarios indicated for different implant restorations. Agnetha Valladares*, Alessandro Grisa, Arshin Hotchandani, Kirkor Cinarli and Mary Kang Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, New York University, USA *Address for Correspondence Agnetha Valladares, Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, New York University, Clinic 5W, 345 E 24th St, New York, NY 10010, USA, Tel: +1-917-854-7300; E-mail: av1836@nyu.edu Submission: 14 January, 2018 Accepted: 12 February, 2018 Published: 20 February, 2018 Copyright: © 2018 Valladares A, et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Review Article Open Access Journal of Oral Biology