Open AccessSPARK EROSION IMPLANT-SUPPORTED OVERDENTURES: CLINICAL AND LABORATORY TECHNIQUES
Author(s) -
Salinas Tj,
Finger Im,
Thaler Jj,
Clark Rs
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
implant dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.538
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1538-2982
pISSN - 1056-6163
DOI - 10.1097/00008505-199200140-00002
Subject(s) - spark (programming language) , implant , erosion , dentistry , computer science , geology , medicine , geomorphology , surgery , programming language
Overdentures can be utilized effectively in treatment plans involving implants. Usually soft tissue support is necessary, which requires a conventional denture base. Implant-supported overdentures do not require conventional denture base extension unless necessitated by functional or esthetic considerations. With fixed-detachable hybrid dentures, flanges can often interfere with home care procedures. Spark erosion overdentures meet the requirements for esthetics, phonetics, retention, and support and also allow accessibility for proper patient oral hygiene. This article reviews the advantages and disadvantages of the spark erosion overdenture and provides guidelines for the fabrication of this type of prosthesis.