Open Access Online OnlyClinical SnapshotsDOI: 10.3238/dzz-int.2020.0155-0159Pages 155, Language: EnglishEnkling, NorbertDental implants are an indispensable part of the dental treatment spectrum and represent an integral component of contemporary prosthodontic treatment concepts. The use of implants for both removable and fixed prosthodontics offers clinically relevant advantages, which have been recorded for patients in the form of an improvement in the oral health-related quality of life and masticatory function, as well as, better long-term restorative treatment prognosis.