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Management of Challenging Esthetic Anterior Cases with Limited Restorative Space: A Clinical Report
Author(s) -
Afify Ahmed,
Haney Stephan
Publication year - 2018
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.12750
Subject(s) - dentistry , orthodontics , prosthesis , medicine , crown lengthening , radiation treatment planning , restorative dentistry , space (punctuation) , computer science , surgery , crown (dentistry) , operating system , radiation therapy
With careful restorative planning and surgical placement, dental implants can be used to support and retain a wide range of esthetic prostheses. When implant planning or surgical executions are less than ideal, however, the resulting restorative space can be a significant obstacle to successful treatment. The aim of this article is to describe the use of a customized anterior bar to support a partial overdenture prosthesis for a youthful patient with a high smile line and a limited restorative space of 6 mm. Details of the treatment and an illustration of the customized design are also presented.