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Hyun-seok Nam1, Kwang-yeob Song, Ju-mi Park
1Department of Prosthodontics, Chonbul National University, Chonju, Korea.
General Dentistry
|December 11, 2012
Summary
This study presents a combined dental implant and removable partial denture solution for an elderly patient with high esthetic needs and budget constraints. The treatment successfully restored function and appearance over 30 months.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
- Dental Implantology
Background:
- Restoring edentulous mouths presents challenges, especially for patients with high esthetic demands and financial limitations.
- This case report focuses on managing an elderly edentulous patient requiring complex prosthodontic rehabilitation.
Observation:
- The patient presented with a completely edentulous condition requiring advanced restorative solutions.
- High esthetic expectations and financial constraints were key factors influencing treatment planning.
Findings:
- A maxillary anterior implant-supported fixed partial denture was combined with a distal extension-base removable partial denture.
- The opposing arch featured a mandibular implant-retained overdenture.
- The patient's clinical outcome was evaluated over a 30-month period.
Implications:
- This combined approach offers a viable solution for complex edentulism in patients with esthetic and financial concerns.
- Long-term clinical outcomes suggest the efficacy of hybrid implant-prosthetic restorations.
- This case highlights the importance of personalized treatment strategies in geriatric prosthodontics.