Transition from failing dentition to complete-arch implant rehabilitation with a staged approach: A 3-year clinical report

The transition of patients from failing dentition to complete-arch implant rehabilitation often means that the patient is rendered edentulous and has to wear a removable complete denture for a time. Many patients find this objectionable. A staged treatment approach provides a fixed interim prosthesi...

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Published in:The Journal of prosthetic dentistry 2014-09, Vol.112 (3), p.423-428
Main Authors: Papaspyridakos, Panos, DDS, MS, Chronopoulos, Vasilios, DDS, MS, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Dental Abutments
Dental Implant-Abutment Design
Dental Implantation, Endosseous - methods
Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
Dentistry
Denture Design
Denture Retention
Denture, Overlay
Denture, Partial, Fixed
Denture, Partial, Temporary
Esthetics, Dental
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Jaw, Edentulous - rehabilitation
Jaw, Edentulous - surgery
Mandible - surgery
Maxilla - surgery
Middle Aged
Patient Satisfaction
Sinus Floor Augmentation - methods
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Summary:The transition of patients from failing dentition to complete-arch implant rehabilitation often means that the patient is rendered edentulous and has to wear a removable complete denture for a time. Many patients find this objectionable. A staged treatment approach provides a fixed interim prosthesis for use throughout the rehabilitation process, allowing patient comfort and prosthodontic control. This clinical report describes a staged approach protocol with a new type of interim prosthesis. The prosthesis is supported by hopeless teeth and the soft tissues of the maxillary tuberosities and mandibular retromolar pads for the complete-arch implant rehabilitation of a patient with failing dentition. This protocol allows for a fixed interim prosthesis with combined tooth and mucosa or implant support during the entire rehabilitation process, thus avoiding the use of complete dentures. The implants and prostheses were functioning successfully after 3 years of clinical service.
ISSN:0022-3913
1097-6841
DOI:10.1016/j.prosdent.2014.01.003