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The use of osseointegrated implants in long-span fixed partial prosthesis: a case report
The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Osseointegrated dental implants offer predictable support for complex dental restorations. Two implants successfully supported a six-unit superstructure where natural teeth were insufficient.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Biomaterials Science
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Osseointegrated dental implants are an established treatment modality.
- Implants provide crucial support for dental prostheses, enhancing predictability.
- This case involved a situation where abutment teeth were inadequate for a large restoration.
Observation:
- A four-tooth gap required a six-unit superstructure.
- The adjacent teeth were deemed insufficiently strong to support the prosthesis.
- Core-Vent implants were considered for additional support.
Findings:
- Two osseointegrated Core-Vent implants were surgically placed.
- These implants successfully provided the necessary support for the six-unit superstructure.
- The prosthetic outcome was predictable and successful.
Implications:
- Osseointegrated implants can salvage complex restorative cases with compromised abutments.
- This technique expands treatment options for prosthodontists facing challenging prognoses.
- Utilizing implants enhances the long-term success of extensive dental reconstructions.