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Rehabilitation of the Edentulous Maxilla after the Failure of an Implant‐Supported Bar
Author(s) -
Grossmann Yoav,
Pasciuta Marianna
Publication year - 2007
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.2007.00192.x
Subject(s) - maxilla , implant , dentistry , medicine , orthodontics , rehabilitation , surgery , physical therapy
Dental implants provide patients with multiple restorative options for the complete edentulous maxilla. This article describes a technique for restoration of the edentulous maxilla with a tissue‐implant‐supported overdenture after the mechanical failure of an implant‐supported bar. This technique allows the clinician to use the existing restoration with better distribution of the occlusal load between the implants and the supporting tissues.