C M Becker1, D A Kaiser. 1. University of Colorado Health Science Center, Denver, Colo., USA.
Abstract
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Many clinical situations are suitably treated with cantilevered implant-supported cemented fixed restorations. PURPOSE: This article details the indications for the restorative dentist to use a cantilever fixed prosthesis after insertion of ITI dental implants. CONCLUSION: The use of implants to support cantilevered fixed partial dentures has been successful in selected clinical situations.
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Many clinical situations are suitably treated with cantilevered implant-supported cemented fixed restorations. PURPOSE: This article details the indications for the restorative dentist to use a cantilever fixed prosthesis after insertion of ITI dental implants. CONCLUSION: The use of implants to support cantilevered fixed partial dentures has been successful in selected clinical situations.