Full mouth rehabilitation of mandibular edentulous patient using implant hybrid prosthesis
10.4047/jkap.2018.56.1.25
- Author:
Hyun Suk KIM
1
;
So Hyun KIM
;
Namsik OH
Author Information
1. Department of Prosthodontics, Inha University Hospital, Incheon, Republic of Korea. onsdo@inha.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Fully edentulous patient;
Implant hybrid prosthesis
- MeSH:
Bone Resorption;
Denture, Complete;
Female;
Humans;
Mandible;
Maxilla;
Mouth Rehabilitation;
Mouth;
Prostheses and Implants;
Tooth
- From:The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
2018;56(1):25-30
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
In edentulous patients, the advantages of prosthodontic therapy using oral implants include both stability and comfort. Advantages suggested for this approach include the prevention of mandibular bone resorption and increased masticatory function. Implant hybrid prostheses place 4 to 6 implants between the mental foramens, and cantilevers are used to replace the posterior teeth at both ends. The 85
