Dental implants are the fastest developing technology in practice of dentistry today. The present surge in the use of implants was initiated in 1952 by Branemark who conducted extensive experimental and clinical studies. Rehabilitation of partially or completely edentulous patients relies on safe and lasting retention of prosthesis that provides adequate anatomical and functional restitution. All facets of the dental profession are interested in this new treatment style; general dentists, periodontist, oral surgeons, and prosthodontists being the major groups of practitioners involved in this...