Implants are fast becoming an integral part of modern dentistry. It is the only treatment modality where additional abutments can be created for improving the esthetics and function. When diagnostic protocol involves both the surgeon and the prosthodontist, the biomechanical, technical and esthetic compromises are circumvented. Careful planning, evaluation of all the diagnostic aids, mock wax up and using a surgical guide helps to accurately locate the implant fixture regarding the depth and angulation which is critical to the esthetic and biomechanical success of the prosthesis. The focus of modern implantology evolved from a “surgically driven approach” to a “prosthetically driven approach” with the goal of optimizing and maintaining esthetics. This review article describes the concept of Prosthetically driven implantology which will help clinicians to understand changing trends of modern implant dentistry.
Keywords: Prosthetic driven implantology, Treatment planning, Stents, Bone augmentation, Implant Biomechanics