Guidelines for splinting implants

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Abstract

Statement of Problem: Teeth and implants have different mobility patterns. Thus, it has been believed that implant-supported restorations should not be connected to natural teeth. However, this is not always the case. Purpose: This article presents guidelines for connection of restorative components when implant abutments and natural teeth are involved. Methods: Methods of connection are discussed. Conclusion: This article presents options for splinting of prosthetic components. (J Prosthet Dent 2000;84:210-4.)

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Avoid splinting natural teeth to implants

Certain authors have stated that splinting implants to natural teeth provides needed proprioception, requires fewer implants for the prosthesis, and/or stabilizes mobile teeth.5, 11, 12, 16 The preponderance of evidence suggests that using multiple implant abutments in a stand-alone design is prudent and avoids complications associated with splinting natural teeth to implants. This may imply the use of more and wider implants to support the prosthesis whenever possible23, 24 (Fig. 1, A and B ).

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Summary

Guidelines have been presented for splinting of prosthetic components when dental implants are involved as abutments. Options for splinting of prosthetic components were also presented.

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