The fixed mandibular implant: its use in reconstructive prosthetics.

Area of Science:

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Prosthodontics
• Dental Implantology

Background:

• The management of edentulous mandibles often requires complex prosthetic solutions.
• Traditional implant placement can involve significant post-operative discomfort and swelling.
• Minimally invasive surgical techniques are increasingly sought after in dentistry.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the advantages of the facial minimally invasive (FMI) implant technique for denture rehabilitation.
• To compare the FMI approach with conventional intraoral implant placement.
• To emphasize the benefits of a collaborative surgical and prosthetic team approach.

Main Methods:

• Utilizing the facial minimally invasive (FMI) implant technique for denture placement.
• Employing a submental surgical approach allowing for concurrent cosmetic procedures.
• Focusing on anterior edentulous or deformed mandibles requiring fixed or overdenture solutions.

Main Results:

• FMI offers immediate denture placement and function with parallel abutments for easy prosthetic adaptation.
• The submental approach allows for simultaneous cosmetic surgery of the submental fat pad and chin.
• Patients experience typically less pain and swelling compared to intraoral implant procedures.

Conclusions:

• The FMI implant technique is a viable and advantageous option for rehabilitating the edentulous or deformed mandible.
• The combined surgical and prosthetic team approach enhances patient management and outcomes.
• This technique provides superior patient comfort and faster functional restoration.