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Management of the Maxilla After Alveolar Ridge Augmentation With Hydroxylapatite When Opposed by Mandibular Implants
Author(s) -
Gates William D.,
Scurria Mark S.,
Terry Bill C.
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
journal of prosthodontics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.902
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1532-849X
pISSN - 1059-941X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-849x.1994.tb00129.x
Subject(s) - osseointegration , dentistry , hydroxylapatite , alveolar ridge , ridge , prosthesis , maxilla , medicine , orthodontics , implant , geology , surgery , chemistry , paleontology , biochemistry , enzyme
Maxillary ridge augmentation and vestibuloplasty are often adjuncts to mandibular implant reconstructions. Careful management of the augmented ridge after surgery is critical to the success of the maxillary prosthesis and osseointegration of the mandibular implant. A technique is described for alteration of an existing maxillary complete denture after ridge augmentation. Precautions regarding prosthesis function during the osseointegration phase of different types of mandibular reconstructions are noted. Technique and rationale for denture flange modification when a prosthesis is rebased for a patient who received simultaneous vestibuloplasty and ridge augmentation are described.