A review of the outcome of dental implant provision in individuals with movement disorders.

CONCLUSION: Provision of implant-supported prostheses improves chewing and quality of life for patients with movement disorders and should be considered as an option in the treatment planning for tooth loss in this group of patients. However, straightforward designs that lend themselves to easier long-term maintenance should be adopted. PMID: 30109299 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30109299?dopt=Abstract

Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - August 16, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Packer ME Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research