DEVELOPMENT AND MANUFACTURE OF PROSTHODONTIC COMPONENTS - DO WE NEED CHANGES

Authors
WATSON PA
Citation
Pa. Watson, DEVELOPMENT AND MANUFACTURE OF PROSTHODONTIC COMPONENTS - DO WE NEED CHANGES, The International journal of prosthodontics, 11(5), 1998, pp. 513-516
Citations number
24
Categorie Soggetti
Dentistry,Oral Surgery & Medicine
Journal title
The International journal of prosthodontics → ACNP
ISSN journal
08932174
Volume
11
Issue
5
Year of publication
1998
Pages
513 - 516
Database
ISI
SICI code
0893-2174(1998)11:5<513:DAMOPC>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
Purpose: Prosthodontic components for implant treatment have been deve loped with minimal reported scientific investigation. This paper aims to highlight a number of problems caused by this approach to the devel opment and marketing of prosthodontic components and to suggest soluti ons. Conclusion: Prosthodontic components must be developed with a sci entific approach that involves both laboratory and clinical testing so as to optimize treatment outcomes in the future.