Platform Switching: Thoughts?
Last Updated: Dec 31, 2006
Dr. Y. asks:
I have been hearing a lot about platform switching. Can someone explain, in simple terms, what platform switching is, and why it may lead to less bone loss? Is this truly a new concept or merely an old concept that is being being re-marketed? Finally, in what types of cases do you recommend platform switching and what particular problems have you encountered with this technique?
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