Removable Partial Denture Using Anterior Implant-Supported Fixed Prostheses for Edentulous Patients: A Case Report
10.5856/JKDS.2017.10.2.87
- Author:
You Jin LEE
1
;
Eun Bin BAE
;
Chang Mo JEONG
;
Jin Ju LEE
;
Ji Young KIM
;
Jung Bo HUH
Author Information
1. Department of Prosthodontics, Dental Research Institute, Institute of Translational Dental Sciences, BK21 PLUS Project, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Yangsan, Korea. huhjb@pusan.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Dental prosthesis, implant-supported;
Denture, partial, removable;
Mandibular prosthesis
- MeSH:
Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported;
Denture Retention;
Denture, Partial, Removable;
Esthetics;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Mandible;
Mandibular Prosthesis;
Prostheses and Implants;
Tooth
- From:Journal of Korean Dental Science
2017;10(2):87-95
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
This case study was to report the possible increase in the denture retention and psychological relief using the implant-supported fixed prostheses in a completely edentulous patient. The implants were placed in the anterior portion of the mandible in a patient who had completely edentulous state following the extraction of residual abutment teeth, and consequently a distal extension removable partial denture was fabricated. The patient's adaptation and satisfaction to the new prosthesis was monitored and confirmed in terms of masticatory function and esthetics, by restoring the oral condition similar to initial status before the residual teeth extraction. After 6 months, radiographic examination confirmed that both the abutment teeth and the implants were stable and well maintained. Considering the relatively short clinical follow-up period, however, continuous long-term monitoring was required.
