Table 1.
Selection criteria.
Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
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Missing premolars and/or molars Good general health Provide written informed consent |
Oral infections or uncontrolled periodontal disease Parafunctional occlusal habits No opposing teeth Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus Immunodeficiency History of irradiation of head and neck Psychological or psychiatric disorders Pregnancy or lactation Requirement for bone augmentation |