The system of prosthetic treatment for CLAP patients.

The prosthetic treatment of CLAP patients is usually done in three phases: an interceptive treatment during two stages of orthodontics, the definitive prosthetic treatment and usually the secondary treatment. In the interceptive phase we use clasp-retained partials; the definitive treatment is achieved mostly by telescope-retained partials. There is seldom an indication for Maryland-bridges or for dental implants.

The importance of the superstructure in oral implantology.

Long-term success in oral implantology depends on correct timing of temporary splinting, appropriate design and use of the right materials. Because of the differences in the connections between bone and implant and between bone and tooth, movable or rigid joints may be necessary to distribute the forces arising when the implant-tissue junction is stressed. Examples of different designs are given.