An implant-supported overdenture design with a horizontal path of insertion

The rehabilitation of the atrophic maxilla by means of implant-supported prostheses cannot always be achieved with fixed prostheses because of anatomic, esthetic, or economic issues, so for some patients the treatment of choice is a removable prosthesis. This article analyzes a new design for implan...

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Published in:The Journal of prosthetic dentistry 2013-10, Vol.110 (4), p.239-242
Main Authors: Solá-Ruíz, M. Fernanda, DMD, PhD, MD, Agustin-Panadero, Rubén, DMD, PhD, Fons-Font, Antonio, DMD, PhD, MD, Labaig-Rueda, Carlos, DMD, PhD, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Atrophy
Dental Implant-Abutment Design
Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
Dentistry
Denture Design
Denture Retention - instrumentation
Denture Retention - methods
Denture, Complete, Upper
Denture, Overlay
Esthetics, Dental
Friction
Humans
Malocclusion, Angle Class II - rehabilitation
Malocclusion, Angle Class III - rehabilitation
Maxilla - pathology
Oral Hygiene
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Summary:The rehabilitation of the atrophic maxilla by means of implant-supported prostheses cannot always be achieved with fixed prostheses because of anatomic, esthetic, or economic issues, so for some patients the treatment of choice is a removable prosthesis. This article analyzes a new design for implant-supported overdentures with horizontal or faciolingual insertion. Its retention system is based on frictional forces or stepped interlocking horizontal surfaces and is appropriate for patients with skeletal Class II or III relationships with severe maxillary atrophies. The design facilitates implant-prosthetic hygiene and improved esthetics in patients with nonparallel implants by hiding abutment screws.
ISSN:0022-3913
1097-6841
DOI:10.1016/S0022-3913(13)00199-6