This article focuses on the surgical and prosthodontic options for implant placement in the posterior mandible. The authors draw on the existing literature and their 20 years of experience to describe the management of this anatomical region. Contemporary implant dentistry involves established rehabilitation strategies that satisfy the criteria of safety, predictability and short treatment duration in a cost-effective way.
Keywords: Dental implants, posterior mandible, partial edentulism, fixed partial denture, implant surgery
