An alternative to splinting multiple implants: use of the ITI system.

The restoration of patients with dental implants presents many challenges. Some of the common concerns and problems are difficulty in achieving a passive-fitting cast framework and loosening of prosthesis-retraining screws or abutment screws when using external hex prosthesis connection systems. The ITI system uses a unique connection of the abutment to the prosthesis-anchoring component. Because of this unique connection, many problems encountered with external hex designs have been greatly reduced or eliminated by the ability to more easily restore individual teeth with individual implants. This article will present the rationale for restoration of a patient with implants using individual implant-supported restorations.