Proximal Contact Stability Adjacent to Fixed Implant Restorations
Contributed by DentalROIThe movement of teeth adjacent to dental implant restorations is a perplexing and complicated phenomenon that may relate to normal alveolar growth, functional occlusal loading or parafunctional occlusal activities, or it may have some multifactorial etiology. Although understanding the factors that may lead to adjacent tooth movement is important, the mere fact that it occurs is an essential consideration in treatment planning, restoration and maintenance protocols.