What every dental practitioner should know about how to examine patients with dental implants
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Barrak, Fadi; Caga, Daniel; Crean, StJohn
- Source
- British Dental Journal; March 2023, Vol. 234 Issue: 5 p309-314, 6p
- Subject
- Language
- ISSN
- 00070610; 14765373
Dental implants are a common treatment modality provided in both primary and secondary care settings. It is increasingly common for a general dental practitioner to see patients with implant-retained restorations. This article suggests an implant safety checklist for general dental practitioners to help them examine an implant-retained prosthesis.