Immediate Function of Endosseous Implants: A Change in Paradigma

In its early days 1, 2 implant dentistry was considered to be the treatment alternative for restoring the edentulous jaw. Today, on the contrary, it is the clinically and scientifically proven standard of care for replacing missing teeth. The prerequisite for the long-term success of an implant-supported treatment concept is the development and re-evaluation of standard treatment protocols based on the patient’s demands. New criteria for an ”evidence-based implant dentistry” are assessed in order to influence and ensure predictable success.