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[A prosthodontic concept using implants in the resorbed edentulous maxilla].
H Reintsema1, R P van Oort, G M Raghoebar
1Afdeling Mondziekten, Kaakchirurgie en Bijzondere Tandheelkunde, Academisch Ziekenhuis te Groningen, postbus 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|July 1, 1997
Summary
Implant-supported overdentures offer improved function and aesthetics for the atrophic edentulous maxilla. A hybrid construction with a rigid superstructure ensures optimal load distribution and implant survival.
Area of Science:
- Prosthodontics
- Dental Implantology
Context:
- Treating the atrophic edentulous maxilla presents challenges in achieving functional and aesthetic restoration.
- Implant-supported overdentures are a viable treatment option for edentulous patients.
Purpose:
- To present a hybrid construction concept for implant-supported overdentures in the atrophic edentulous maxilla.
- To highlight the importance of a rigid superstructure for optimal occlusal loading and implant survival.
Summary:
- A hybrid construction, featuring a cast and precision-milled mesostructure fixed to implants supporting a removable cast prosthodontic device with attached teeth, meets the criteria for optimal distribution of occlusal loading.
- This approach aims to provide proper lip support, speech, and cleanliness for patients with an atrophic edentulous maxilla.
Impact:
- This prosthodontic concept offers a predictable and successful treatment outcome for implant-supported overdentures.
- Ensures long-term implant survival and improved patient quality of life through enhanced function and aesthetics.