1Professor, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
2Professor, Department of Prosthodontic, C.D.C.R.I. Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh
3Associate Professor, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, S.C.B. Dental College & Hospital, Cuttack, Odisha
4Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, IMS and SUM Hospital, Siksha ‘O'Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha
5Tutor, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha
6Professor, Department of Prosthodontic, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Depending on the meticulous surgical protocol and on understanding the concepts of occlusion there is high standards of success rates of osseointegrated implants. In osseointegrated prosthesis the concept of occlusion suitable is similar to that of gnathologic occlusion. The concept of disocclusion is generally recommended, in order to minimize the horizontal loading during the eccentric movement. So as to increase the longevity of the prostheses the anterior group function and posterior disocclusion concepts are recommended. This article presents modern gnathological concepts i.e. implant protective occlusion (IPO) for rehabilitation of patient with osseointegrated implant to enhance functional efficiency, esthetic and psychological stability.
Osseointegrated implants, occlusion, eccentric movement, anterior group function, concept of disocclusion, implant protective occlusion (IPO)
