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The article focuses on the success of screw-retained Zirconia Bridges for full-arch tooth replacement supported by dental implants. Topics discussed include planning required in treatment of screw-retained implant restoration, use of computer-aided-design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) in dentistry, and economical aspects of the implant and requirements of the patients.

The article discusses the approaches of computed tomography/cone beam computed tomography (CT/CBCT)-based team toward identifying prosthetic option for dental patients, with particular focus on the importance of communication among implant team members. Topics discussed include patient participation, online communication among the members of the team, and the benefits of careful diagnosis and team approach protocol for successful dental treatment outcomes.

The article discusses the protocol for the first implant in the aspect of treatment planning in dentistry. It is the concept of many dentists that dental implants have arrived at the ultimate level wherein implants are a vital part of conventional dentistry and must be regarded as the first treatment for missing teeth. Moreover, it is believed that dentists must learn the safety measures in placing and restoring dental implant for improvement of patient treatment practice.

CT and cone-beam CT technology provides clinicians with new methods to view patient anatomy exceeding conventional two-dimensional radiology. Interactive software applications allow for improved interpretation of the CT scan data. Proper use of this new technology must be based on a solid foundation of fundamental surgical and prosthodontic protocols. Advances in software and associated hardware have empowered clinicians with the necessary tools to harness the technology, while remaining true to conventional standards. The enhanced capability of innovative software applications that allow clinicians to interpret and maneuver through various three-dimensional images has far-reaching implications when interactive treatment planning software is combined with computer-aided design and manufacturing. Using all available virtual tools, true restoratively driven implant dentistry can be accomplished, ultimately benefiting patients.