Treating an edentulous mandible with an implant-supported prosthesis with a shape-memory alloy abutment system

This clinical report describes a treatment protocol for completely edentulous patients using digital implant planning for an all-on-4 treatment of both the maxilla and mandible as well as the use of a shape-memory alloy retention system to secure a complete-arch restoration to the mandible.

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Published in:The Journal of prosthetic dentistry 2020-06, Vol.123 (6), p.775-780
Main Authors: Siu, Adam S.C., Chow, James K.F., Au Yeung, Benny H.C., Linsley, Chase S., Wu, Benjamin M.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Dentistry
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Summary:This clinical report describes a treatment protocol for completely edentulous patients using digital implant planning for an all-on-4 treatment of both the maxilla and mandible as well as the use of a shape-memory alloy retention system to secure a complete-arch restoration to the mandible.
ISSN:0022-3913
1097-6841
DOI:10.1016/j.prosdent.2019.05.037