Treatment planning with dental implants began as a method for replacing missing teeth and securing loose dentures. This therapy has come a long way since its humble beginnings, but have we reached the tipping point? More and more practitioners are faced with a treatment dilemma every day. Have implants become a reliable lifetime replacement for existing teeth?
Learning Objectives: At the completion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1. Answer the question: Can we reliably use dental implants to replace teeth or should we try to maintain the natural dentition as long as possible?