Open AccessPalatal Extension of Removable Prostheses Related to Implant Positions
Author(s) -
Jon M. Finley
Publication year - 1998
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 - 10.1097/00008505-199804000-00003
Subject(s) - implant , prosthesis , dentistry , orthodontics , dental prosthesis , medicine , surgery
Once the decision has been made to construct a maxillary implant-supported overdenture prosthesis, implant location and number are important determining factors for palatal design. Eight clinical scenarios are described. Four cases require full palatal coverage, and four cases permit modified palatal coverage. Only two, with an increased number of implants and more posterior locations, permit a completely open palatal design similar to fixed prostheses.