The rates for survival of implant-supported single- and multiple-tooth restorations are found comparable to those for implant-supported prostheses in completely edentulous patients. However, the goal of modern implant therapy is focused on more than just the successful osseointegration (survival) of the implant. A successful result must also provide an esthetic and functional restoration surrounded by sound peri-implant tissues that are in harmony with the existing dentition. Stable level of peri-implant bone is one set parameter of implant success. As a process to improve long-term bone...

Die Erfassung der Kieferrelation ist ein wichtiger Schritt in der oralen Rehabilitation.Diese Beziehung wird auf den Artikulator übertragen, damit die an den Abgüssen durchgeführten Laborverfahren mit dem Mund des Patienten übereinstimmen.Um die Okklusion eines Patienten richtig beurteilen zu können, ist es zwingend erforderlich, dass die diagnostischen Abdrücke in einem Artikulator in annähernd der gleichen Beziehung zum Kiefergelenk stehen, wie sie beim Patienten vorhanden ist.

L'enregistrement de la relation maxillomandibulaire est une étape importante de la réhabilitation orale.Cette relation est transférée à l'articulateur afin que les procédures de laboratoire effectuées sur les moules correspondent à la bouche du patient.Pour évaluer correctement l'occlusion d'un patient, il est obligatoire de placer les moulages de diagnostic dans un articulateur dans une relation approximativement identique à celle qui existe chez le patient par rapport à l'articulation temporomandibulaire.

An auricular prosthesis is an artificial substitute for the auricle; the term epithesis is used synonymously. Various of materials have been used in the long history of anaplastology. However, the breakthrough came with the introduction of modern silicones and their colorings. While there are still indications for noninvasive methods of retention, such as medical adhesives, the best and most reliable method of fixation is bone anchorage. Long-lasting osseointegration with reaction-free skin penetration can be achieved with titanium implants.With these modern developments, secure retention can...

Recording maxillomandibular relationship is an important step in oral rehabilitation.This relationship is transferred to the articulator such that the laboratory procedures done on the casts will correspond with the patient's mouth.To properly evaluate a patients occlusion, it is mandatory that diagnostic casts be placed in an articulator in approximately the same relationship to the Temporomandibular joint as it exists in the patient.