This document discusses biomechanical considerations for dental implants including load-bearing capacity, implant failure mechanisms, and treatment planning strategies. Key points include: osseointegrated implants can withstand anticipated loads if placed properly; excessive or nonaxial loads can lead to bone loss and failure; treatment planning aims to distribute loads across multiple implants placed in optimal positions and angles to avoid overload; and implant-retained overdentures are generally preferable to fixed prostheses for edentulous patients.