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Individual Lithium Disilicate Crowns in a Full‐Arch, Implant‐Supported Rehabilitation: A Clinical Report
Author(s) -
Maló Paulo,
Sousa Sérgio Tavares,
Araújo Nobre Miguel,
Moura Guedes Carlos,
Almeida Ricardo,
Roma Torres António,
Legatheaux João,
Silva António
Publication year - 2014
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/jopr.12137
Subject(s) - lithium disilicate , dentistry , implant , medicine , rehabilitation , orthodontics , arch , materials science , ceramic , surgery , physical therapy , composite material , civil engineering , engineering
This clinical report presents the clinical outcome of a maxillary full‐arch implant‐supported fixed rehabilitation with lithium disilicate reinforced glass ceramic monolithic crowns opposing a mandibular metal‐acrylic implant‐supported fixed rehabilitation in a 62‐year‐old woman. Eight implants were successfully placed (four maxillary, four mandibular), and no complications occurred in the postoperative or maintenance periods. Six months after delivery, the maxillary and mandibular prostheses were found to be clinically, biologically, and mechanically stable, and the patient was satisfied with the esthetics and her ability to function. Although the present indications for the use of lithium disilicate are still restricted to tooth‐borne restorations, it is possible to successfully rehabilitate edentulous patients through implant‐supported fixed prostheses using lithium disilicate reinforced glass ceramic monolithic crowns.