Implant-assisted overdenture using milled bar and ADDTOC in edentulous maxilla: A case report
10.4047/jkap.2022.60.2.160
- Author:
Yong-Bum JO
1
;
Chang-Mo JEONG
;
Jung-Bo HUH
;
Mi-Jung YUN
;
So-Hyoun LEE
;
Min-Jung KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:CASE REPORT
- From:The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
2022;60(2):160-167
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
One of the treatment options for edentulous state patients with residual ridge resorption is implant overdenture using milled bar and attachment. It not only provides improved retention and stability but can also reduce the coverage of palatal surface. In addition, when a small number of implants are used, milled bar has the effect of being splinted between implant fixtures, which makes it mechanically advantageous under functions such as mastication. The patient in this case was a maxillary edentulous state patient with a considerable amount of residual alveolar bone resorption after removing the existing failed implants. Three implants were planted on both sides and an implant overdenture was fabricated using milled bar and ADD-TOC attachment.
