Temporary Implants for Patients with Low Bone Density of the Upper Maxilla: An Alternative Rehabilitation Strategy

ABSTRACT Background:  The use of removable provisional prosthesis after implant placement is undesirable for many patients. In addition, removable prostheses place unfavorable pressure over implants during the healing period. Purpose:  The use of temporary implants enable greater stability and funct...

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Published in:Clinical implant dentistry and related research 2012-03, Vol.14 (1), p.152-156
Main Authors: de Aguiar, Rogério Coelho, Zabolotsky, Borys, de Souza, Dircilene Colares, Ferreira, Cimara Fortes, Cardoso, Antônio Carlos
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bone Density
Dental Implantation, Endosseous - methods
Dental Implants
Dental Prosthesis Design
Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
Dental Restoration, Temporary - methods
Dentistry
Female
fixed provisional
Humans
Immediate Dental Implant Loading - methods
low density maxillae
Maxilla
Maxilla - pathology
Maxilla - surgery
Middle Aged
Pressure
Prosthetics
Rehabilitation
temporary implants
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Summary:ABSTRACT Background:  The use of removable provisional prosthesis after implant placement is undesirable for many patients. In addition, removable prostheses place unfavorable pressure over implants during the healing period. Purpose:  The use of temporary implants enable greater stability and functionality of the prostheses. Materials and Methods:  This clinical report shows the use of temporary implants in a low density maxilla in conjunction with a fixed provisional prosthesis. Results:  The temporary implants contributed to the support of the provisional fixed upper arch prosthesis and to patient comfort with a fixed prosthesis during the healing period. Conclusions:  Fixed provisional prostheses are a potentially desirable alternative treatment strategy.
ISSN:1523-0899
1708-8208
DOI:10.1111/j.1708-8208.2009.00225.x