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Is a Fixed Hybrid Prosthesis with Distal Cantilever Appropriate for Maxillofacial Defects? A Report of Two Patients
Author(s) -
Altintas Subutay Han,
Kilic Serdar,
Yilmaz Altintas Nuray,
Cizmeci Senel Figen
Publication year - 2017
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.12506
Subject(s) - dentistry , dental prosthesis , medicine , rehabilitation , prosthesis , soft tissue , implant , orthodontics , surgery , physical therapy
Abstract The most important objectives in restoring the maxillofacial patient are the restoration of function and psychological improvement through esthetics. Acquired maxillary and mandibular defects due to significant trauma or surgery represent a major challenge for the clinician and patient. Dental implant‐retained prostheses represent a well‐documented and reliable treatment option and can also help patients with maxillofacial defects by eliminating denture instability and improving function. Full‐arch fixed dental hybrid prostheses provide functional and psychological advantages and also reduce the load on vulnerable soft and hard tissues in the reconstruction area. Two clinical reports are presented describing the prosthetic rehabilitation using dental implant‐supported fixed hybrid prostheses with clinical and radiographic follow‐up of 3 years.