The use of Osseointegrated Dental Implants has become the standard of care for partial and fully edentulous patients. Over two decades of sound research has established the multitude of benefits to our patients resulting in an improved Quality of Life.

Dental implant therapy has become recognized as a predictable tooth replacement option for the partially and completely edentulous patient. However, when complications occur, the degree of restorative and surgical interventions needed to meet patient expectations exponentially increase. The purpose of this presentation is to discuss treatment planning and clinical concepts that minimize failures, and maximize success.

The profound success of implant therapy has created a new standard of care for the restoration of missing teeth. Implant design, abutment selection, and restorative design concepts affect treatment planning and the esthetic outcomes available to patients.