Innovations in implant therapy are moving at a rapid pace. Dr. Lars Bouma discusses the role of implant design, biomechanics and abutment options for achieving optimal results. He also reviews the benefits of a design philosophy based on the natural dentition using a site-specific, crown-down approach and further supported by an intuitive surgical protocol and a simple prosthetic workflow. Also covered: the latest in patient-specific overdenture solutions like restorative treatment concepts based on telescopic principles.