Design, maintenance and biomechanical considerations in implant placement.

Successful treatment using implants involves careful consideration of fixture placement and prosthesis design if the biomechanical conditions are to be optimized. These parameters may be related to the implant/tissue interface at the individual fixture level, and thence to the relationship between the components of a prosthesis. The influence of the nature and magnitude of occlusal forces can also be significant and should be carefully assessed before placement.