Abstract

HERNANDEZ, G.; FERRUS, J.  and  BASCONES, A.. Tooth to implant splinting. Avances en Periodoncia [online]. 2005, vol.17, n.3, pp.165-174. ISSN 2340-3209.

A review about the tooth-implant splinting therapeutic option is presented. After a brief introduction, it begins with some biomechanical aspects. Then, some critical points about this kind of frames are shown in order to, afterwards, describe de different design that can be applied. A short and long-term evolution of these systems is also made and, finally, we can see some advantages, disadvantages and indications for the splinting option, to finish establishing some conclusions.

Keywords : Tooth-implant connection; tooth-implant supported fixed prosthesis; splint.

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