The aim of maxillofacial trauma treatment is the restoration of anatomic form and function with particular care to re-establish the occlusion in cases of traumatitic injuries. Treatment modalities range from intermaxillary fixation (IMF) to rigid internal fixation of the bone fragments....

The delivery of care for patients missing one or all of their teeth very often requires implants to restore function, esthetics, hard and soft tissue contours, speech, and intraoral health. The delayed occlusal loading protocol, either 1- or 2-stage approach, has been evaluated for more than 30 years by a number of clinical settings and situations....