The fixed mandibular implant: its use in reconstructive prosthetics

The main advantages of the FMI are immediate denture placement and function, the versatility for denture construction, and the absolutely parallel abutments that make prosthetic adaptation easy. During the submental approach, the oral and maxillofacial surgeon can perform cosmetic surgery of the submental fat pad and chin. There is usually less pain and swelling as compared with the intraoral dental procedure for placing four or five implants. The FMI is an excellent option for the anterior edentulous mandible or deformed mandible when fixed or fixed removable dentures or overdenture is needed. The team approach allows the surgeon and prosthetic dentist to combine their skills in the management of edentulous patients.