Mandibular implant overdenture using milled bar attachment on implants with unfavorable fixture angulation: A case report.
10.4047/jkap.2016.54.4.401
- Author:
Yong Ho SEO
1
;
Young Chan JEON
;
Chang Mo JEONG
;
Mi Jung YUN
;
Jung Bo HUH
Author Information
1. Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Yangsan, Republic of Korea. neoplasia96@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Edentulous;
Implant overdenture;
Unfavorable fixture angulation;
Milled bar
- MeSH:
Bone Resorption;
Denture, Overlay*;
Dentures;
Mandible
- From:The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
2016;54(4):401-406
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Implant overdenture exhibits higher retention, masticatory function, and patient's satisfaction compared to conventional dentures. Particularly, in treatment of severe alveolar bone resorption, implant overdenture can be considered as the first treatment option. The types of attachments used for implant overdenture can be classified into solitary type, which implants are not connected to each other, and bar type in which implants are connected. In the case of solitary type commonly used in clinical practice, parallel relationship is important. When it is not established, there is a higher risk of attachment wear, retention loss, and frequent visits for maintenance. In this case, satisfactory results have been obtained with implant overdentures using milled bar on two unparallel implants placed on the mandible.
