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Standardization of radiographs for mandibular implant‐supported overdentures: review and innovation
Author(s) -
Payne Alan G. T.,
Solomons Yvette F.,
Lownie John F.
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
clinical oral implants research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.407
H-Index - 161
eISSN - 1600-0501
pISSN - 0905-7161
DOI - 10.1034/j.1600-0501.1999.100407.x
Subject(s) - radiography , implant , dentistry , medicine , orthodontics , standardization , fixture , computer science , engineering , surgery , mechanical engineering , operating system
Radiographic monitoring of marginal peri‐fixture bone is mandatory during prospective evaluation of different dental implant systems. Unyielding, uni‐directional focus towards identifying the credlbdlty of implant‐supported overdenture therapy for the management of the edentulous predicament, has often neglected correct standardization of follow‐up radiographs. Techniques for truly accurate location of film‐holding devices have often not been applied to both unicentre and multicentre reports on mandibular implant‐supported overdentures using Brinemark implants. An innovative improvement on existing methods using conventional and custom‐made components, shows a procedure to accurately and simply standardize follow‐up radiographs, for both free‐standing and bar designs for mandibular implant‐supported overdentures.