Open AccessRehabilitation of a maxillary partial edentulous patient using an implant-supported overdenture retained with two bilateral milled bars
Author(s) -
Atif Mohammed Almadani,
Fabian Huettig
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
bmj case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.231
H-Index - 26
ISSN - 1757-790X
DOI - 10.1136/bcr-2020-235530
Subject(s) - medicine , dentistry , masticatory force , rehabilitation , implant , dental alveolus , removable partial denture , orthodontics , edentulism , patient satisfaction , dentures , oral health , physical therapy , nursing , surgery
The use of implants has enabled more treatment options for prosthetic rehabilitation of partially and completely edentulous patients. This clinical report describes a treatment approach for an 80-year-old patient taking advantage of the remaining natural teeth for prosthetic rehabilitation. The final treatment plan included natural tooth-supported and implant-supported crowns combined with a milled bar partial overdenture retained by tilted dental implants. The overdentures supported by the milled bar implants provide the advantages of both fixed and removable restorations. In addition to patient satisfaction, the overdentures also minimise alveolar bone resorption, increase longevity and stability and improve masticatory efficiency.