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Implant identification system.

Abstract

Osseointegrated oral implantology has become a widespread option of dental care. A universal system of implant identification is required to enable dentists, patients and participating third parties to accurately identify a particular implant and historically record and follow its bio-clinical status. A simple system, based on the existing FDI two-digit tooth identification system is presented.

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P J Colgan. 1999. Implant identification system.. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1875-595x.1999.tb00519.x

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