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...