Immediate Implants-A Review

During the past 40 years, prosthetic rehabilitation of the edentulous patient with implant-supported bridges has developed into a viable and predictable treatment option. High clinical success rates with the original implant protocols have given clinicians and researchers confidence to further develop and refine the osseointegrated technique and, consequently, implants are used in increasingly more challenging situations and on broader indications. The majority of patients stated that there had been a significant improvement in their lives, that they had gained in self-confidence, and that,they had accepted the fixed bridge as part of their body. However, the insertion of implants according to traditional protocols includes a prolonged period of healing time, especially if the treatment involves tooth extraction and healing before implant surgery. Extended periods with no teeth or with removable dentures have the disadvantages discussed above. The use of immediate / early-loaded implants has obvious advantages because patients can be rehabilitated with functional crowns for immediate function and aesthetics.This book is an attempt to summarize the concept of immediate implants.