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3D Planning and Printing of Patient Specific Implants for Reconstruction of Bony Defects

3D Planning and Printing of Patient Specific Implants for Reconstruction of Bony Defects

Published on: August 4, 2020

Transitioning patients from teeth to implants utilizing fixed restorations.

Sajid Jivraj¹, Mamaly Reshad, Winston W L Chee

¹Division of Primary Oral Healthcare, University of Southern California, School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, USA.

Journal of the California Dental Association

|September 26, 2008

Summary

Managing the provisional phase in implant dentistry is crucial. Careful selection of provisional restorations balances aesthetics, function, and fabrication ease, especially for patients transitioning to implant support without prior removable prostheses.

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Prosthodontics
Implantology

Background:

The provisional phase in dental implant treatment presents significant challenges.
Transitioning from tooth-supported to implant-supported occlusion is a critical obstacle.
Patients with failing dentition lacking prior removable prosthesis experience require special consideration during implant reconstruction.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the key considerations for selecting provisional restorations in implant dentistry.
To address the challenges of the transitional phase in implant-supported reconstructions.
To provide guidance for managing patients who are new to removable prostheses before implant treatment.

Main Methods:

Literature review on provisional restoration selection criteria.

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Analysis of challenges in implant dentistry's transitional phase.

Case study considerations for patients with failing dentition.

Main Results:

Provisional restoration choice depends on esthetics, function, duration, and fabrication.
The transition from natural teeth to implants poses a significant hurdle.
Managing patients unfamiliar with removable prostheses requires careful planning.

Conclusions:

Strategic selection of provisional restorations is vital for successful implant treatment outcomes.
Addressing the transitional occlusion phase is paramount for patient comfort and function.
Tailored approaches are necessary for patients undergoing implant reconstruction without prior removable prosthesis use.