Abstract
Implants, and osseointegrated implants in particular, have today become an important technique in both fixed and removable prosthodontics. They have been highly acclaimed for their reliable occlusal support and excellent long term stability. However, the presence of an adequate amount of bone both vertically and horizontally in indispensable in achieving these results. Success with osseointegrated implants depends on accepting various restrictions with respect to the direction of placement.
These restrictions arise owing to the form of the upper structures, and include such factors as hygiene maintenance and improvement in esthetics. In addition, careful pre-operative planning is essential. In doing the pre-operative planning and postoperative evaluation for this clinical case, I considered how I could use the surgical guide splint during the implant surgery, and the possibilities of using CT (computed tomography), laminagraphy (including panoramic radiography), and intraoral radiographs, all of which are commonly used as important diagnostic data in daily practice.
