Author/Editor		Skalerič, U
Title		Izbor pacientov in pogoji za uspešnost osteointegracijskih implantatov
Translated title		Patient selection and prognostic criteria for osseointegrated implants
Type		članek
Source		Zobozdrav Vestn
Vol. and No.		Letnik 51, št. 4-5
Publication year		1996
Volume		str. 152-4
Language		slo
Abstract		Over the past decades, osseointegrated implants have become a successful prosthodontic modality for treatment of total or partial edentulism. The method is used increasingly in the world and is likely to become more widespread also in Slovenia. The basic criteria for selecting the patients and predicting treatment outcome are presented. Indications and contraindications are related to the patient's general health, oral cavity status and shape and quality of the jaw bone. Treatment outcome is determined by subjective and objective factors. Successful long-term function of osseointegrated implants depends on good oral hygiene, close supervision by the dentist and prompt tratment if evidence of inflammation or radiolucency is noted in the surrounding area.
Descriptors		DENTAL IMPLANTATION, ENDOSSEOUS