The role of osseointegrated implants in esthetic dentistry

Dent Clin North Am. 1989 Apr;33(2):165-70, 194-200.

Abstract

During the past 5 years, tremendous advancements have been made in the application of the principles of osseointegration to esthetic dentistry. Long-term predictability, combined with time-honored esthetic principles, can now greatly benefit patients previously burdened by removable dental appliances.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Dental Abutments
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous*
  • Esthetics, Dental*
  • Humans
  • Jaw, Edentulous / rehabilitation
  • Jaw, Edentulous / surgery
  • Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / rehabilitation
  • Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / surgery