Creating the environment for implant success: an interdisciplinary approach.

Abstract

With the continued advance of technology and the heightened awareness of patient expectations, the multidisciplinary approach to treatment planning for implant-supported restorations is now the foundation for the surgical and restorative procedures. This article reviews a systematic approach to treatment planning, involving the expertise of the restorative triad-the surgeon, the restorative dentist, and the laboratory technician-since each professional provides valuable contributions to the treatment planning, surgical placement, provisionalization, and the fabrication of the final restoration.