Fundamental Restorative Considerations: Single Unit Implant vs. Traditional FPD

Implant-supported restorations present various advantages and disadvantages based upon the method of retention employed. This restorative decision making process can prove challenging for clinicians. The ease of fabrication and cost, esthetics, screw access, occlusion, retention, retrievability, restriction of implant position, effect on peri-implant tissue health, provisionalization, immediate loading, and clinical performance are a number of the crucial deciding factors.