Implant Treatments

Fixed Provisional Restorations with
MTI-Monorail™ Transitional Implants

Patients are able to continue their present lifestyle without major interruption.

Monorail Modular Transitional Implants can be routinely used to provide a fixed provisional restoration or a stabilized overdenture at the time of implant surgery. In the past, there were major drawbacks to undergoing implant treatment. Patients would have to be without teeth for 2-3 weeks after surgery followed by the prospect of months of sore gums and loose temporary dentures flopping around in their mouth. Most patients have similar concerns about implant treatment. How many months or years will it take to complete? How much will it cost? Will they be in constant pain? When the outlook presented by the dentist magnifies these concerns, often the patient doesn’t accept an implant treatment plan.

This has all changed with the development of the Dentatus MTI-Monorail Transitional Implant System. Think of them like a second set of implants that were designed to alleviate all patient concerns. Now patients never have to be without teeth. During the surgical healing period and the time necessary to complete the final prosthesis, they will have a stable temporary restoration that will be comfortable, enable them to function well and will be pleasingly cosmetic. Patients will be able to continue their present lifestyle without major interruption.

Easy, predictable and safe.

MTI-Monorail transitional implants are a win-win situation for everyone, and are easy, predictable and safe. They can be used in conjunction with any of the definitive implants that are being surgically placed.

For the surgeon, MTI-Monorail means physical protection of the surgical site and an undisturbed healing period for the definitive implants or bone augmentation procedures. Use of MTI-Monorail Transitional Implants will maximize clinical success.

For the restorative dentist, there will be higher case acceptance. He/she will be able to collect a sizeable "upfront" fee instead of waiting 6-9 months to begin receiving payments. All measurements during the process, such as vertical dimension and wax bites, will be easier and more accurate in a stabile environment. Decisions can be made by the restorative dentist in coordination with the patient during the provisional phase as to size, shape and color of the teeth; changes in the acrylic are less time consuming and less costly than altering the final prosthesis. The use of MTI-Monorail Transitional Implant System is a real implant practice builder.

For the patient psychological fears about implant treatment will be overcome, and they will be more likely to accept implant treatment. They will learn proper oral hygiene soon after implant surgery and have months of practice before the final prosthesis is inserted. Patients will become accustomed to the "feel" of a provisional restoration that is similar to the final implant-supported restoration, making that transition smooth, comfortable and easy.

Recommended Reference Articles
• Brown, M. Tarnow, D., “Fixed Provisionalization With Transitional Implants for Partially Edentulous Patients: A Case Study”, Practical Periodontics & Aesthetic Dentistry, Vol. 13, No. 2, March, ‘01 pgs. 123-127
• Petrungaro, P. Smilanich, M. “Use of Modular Transitional Implants in the Partially Edentulous Patient”, Contemporary Esthetics & Restorative Practice Vol. 3, No. 8, Sept. 1999 pgs. 50-62

See also:
Bone Augmentation with MTI-Monorail Transitional Implants
Replacement of Congenitally Missing Laterals with MTI-Monorail Transitional Implants
Orthodontic Anchorage with MTI-Monorail Transitional Implants
Repairing Broken Bridges with MTI-Monorail Transitional Implants
Stabilizing Existing Dentures with MTI-Monorail Transitional Implants

Continuing Education:
CE for MTI-Monorail™ Transitional Implant Courses