Stages of Classification System

The implant classification system falls into 2 stages: the first covering the design of the prosthetics and its location for patients with full or partial loss of teeth; and the second covering the patient’s dental conditions to include bone volume and density, medical condition, occlusion, problems concerning the structure of the oral cavity, and psychological makeup. The first stage has the maximum bearing on how the patient will accept the procedure while the second tells the dentist up to what extent he can go with the treatment. Completing this assessment will give the patient and the dentist a clear picture of the program of treatment and they will be prepared for any problem that might exist prior to the procedure.