Abstract
More than a decade has passed since the Bioceram Implant was introduced for clinical usage. The procedure for this implant has been improved year by year, and successfully applied by many dentists. The purpose of this report is to point out clinically important considerations which are essential to achieve implant.
Indications are carefully determined. Patient selection, local inspections including alveolar mucosa, alveolar bone, existing teeth, X-ray examinations and study casts are all important for the diagnosis. Type of Bioceram Implants has to be selected in accordance with bone morphology and number of missing teeth.
Surgical operation needs much attention to perform rigid osseousintegrated implant. Mucoperiosteal flap formation, bone drilling, and bone tapping are important steps requiring careful procedures.
Suprastructure fulfills the requirements of optimal occlusion and crown contour. It is prefered to provide organic occlusion so that the posteriors are protected from lateral force. Laboratory phase of fabrication of suprastructure is ver critical unless proper design is established.
