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A New Protocol for Immediate Functional Loading of Dental Implants By Thomas J. Balshi, DDS, FACP Conclusion Although the Teeth in a DayTM protocol requires considerable sophistication in coordinating the actions of the prosthodontic team, it offers patients a number of significant advantages. Compared to traditional implant-placement protocols, the number of office visits required is minimal. Patients who must travel long distances to undergo fixed prosthodontic rehabilitation particularly benefit from the condensed treatment time. Furthermore, this approach virtually eliminates post-surgical discomfort while offering an almost instantaneous improvement in speech and masticatory function, esthetics, and patient self-image. The overall dental experience becomes a positive one, helping to counterbalance the negative histories that so often create the dental phobias that lead to dental deterioration. Appropriate patient selection remains critical. Candidates for this procedure must have a sufficient quantity and quality of bone in order to ensure a secure initial fixation. They also need to be conscientious about following all post-surgical instructions. When these elements are present, however, the Teeth in a DayTM protocol holds the promise of significantly expanding the number of individuals who are willing and able to reap the rewards of implant dentistry. |
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