Open AccessRehabilitation of the Edentulous Maxilla and Mandible with Fixed Implant-Supported Restorations Applying Immediate Functional Loading: A Treatment Concept
Author(s) -
Rainer Bocklage
Publication year - 2002
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 - 10.1097/00008505-200204000-00016
Subject(s) - implant , dentistry , rehabilitation , arch , orthodontics , medicine , maxilla , dental prosthesis , phonation , mandible (arthropod mouthpart) , surgery , physical therapy , engineering , civil engineering , botany , biology , genus , audiology
The rehabilitation of the complete edentulous arch with fixed implant-supported bridges can be a particular challenge for the practitioner. In the treatment concept presented, each jaw is provided with sufficient implants to realize fixed restorations under immediate (2-3 days after surgery) functional loading. After a healing time of 40 to 60 days, the metal/resin transitionals are exchanged for definitive metal/porcelain bridgework under gnathological aspects. Fixed implant-supported bridges correspond to the arches of natural teeth and can reveal better results in function, phonation, and aesthetics than removable prostheses.