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Immediate Obturator Stabilization Using Mini Dental Implants
Author(s) -
Bohle Gregory C.,
Mitcherling William W.,
Mitcherling John J.,
Johnson Robert M.,
Bohle III George C.
Publication year - 2008
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.2008.00321.x
Subject(s) - dentistry , medicine , palatal obturator , prosthesis , dental prosthesis , orthodontics , rehabilitation , implant , surgery , physical therapy
Edentulous patients with maxillary defects face a more challenging oral rehabilitation process than dentate patients. With the use of mini dental implants (MDIs), it is now possible to immediately increase obturator retention and stability. Implant patients can have a retentive obturator that enhances the overall efficacy of the prosthesis both in comfort and function.