OCCLUSION IN IMPLANT RETAINED RESTORATIONS

The aim of this study was to evaluate occlusion types in different implant retained restorations and the criteria necessary for ideal occlusion. overloading factors that may negatively influence on implant longevity include large cantilevers, parafunctions, improper occlusal designs, premature contacts, poor bone quality and quantity and insufficient number of implants. it is important to control implant occlusion within physiologic limit and thus provide optimal implant load to ensure a long-term implant success. the purposes of this paper are to provide clinical guidelines of optimal implant occlusion. it must be emphasized that currently there is no evidence based, implant-specific concept of occlusion. future studies in this area are needed to clarify the relationship between occlusion and implant success.