IMPLANT PROTECTIVE OCCLUSION AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT FOR SUCCESS OR FAILURE OF PROSTHETIC RESTORATIONS

Oral implantology is rapidly utilized in the field of dentistry, especially in prosthetics. Occlusion specific to implants can be termed Implant Protective Occlusion. Implant-Protective Occlusion is that occlusal scheme which reduces the forces at the crestal bone/implant interface. Biomechanical principles form the basis of this concept. The primary goal of Implant-Protective occlusion is to maintain the occlusal load transferred to the implant within the physiologic limits of each patient. Implant dentistry continues to struggle with what is the appropriate occlusal concept for implant-supported restorations. The biological and mechanical consequences of the loading environment leads to establishing and maintaining an implant interface in a wide variety of bone quality, implant and prosthesis designs. The aim of this paper is to highlight implant occlusal principle and clinical applications for long-term success of implants and prosthetic restorations. More specifically, the occlusal considerations for implant supported prostheses make a major contribution to ensure predictable results.