[Description and classification of extra-oral implants]. / Description et classification des implants extra-oraux.

ABSTRACT

There is no universal extra-oral implant (EOI) that provides an answer to all clinical situations. We present briefly the two main categories of extra-oral implants currently available, endo-osseous implants and juxta-osseous implants, comparing the advantages and disadvantages of each. We also discuss the new developments currently under experimentation in extra-oral implantology.