Implant-assisted removable partial denture using MilledBar and Attachment in partially edentulous maxilla: A case report

Author: Yun-Su JEONG ¹ ; Chang-Mo JEONG ; Mi-Jung YUN ; So-Hyoun LEE ; Jung-Bo HUH
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1. Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Pusan, Republic of Korea
Publication Type:CASE REPORT
From:The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics 2022;60(4):412-419
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: For treatment of partially edentulous patients, a treatment using implant is widely used. Treatment method using implant are implant fixed prostheses and removable partial dentures, and for patients with severe bone resorption, removable implant overdenture with the effects of aesthetic and reducing cost can be used as treatment options. Specially, prosthesis with milled-bar and attachment has the effect of being splinted between implant fixtures, higher retention and stability than conventional removable partial denture. And it has the effect of improvement of aesthetic through lip support by denture base. In this case, the patient with severe alveolar bone resorption and partial edentulous maxilla and mandible was treated by implant-assisted removable partial denture using Milled-bar and ADD-TOC attachment. The esthetic was improved by removing the clasp because of effects of additional retention by using the attachment, and reducing palatal coverage of implant-assisted removable partial denture. The clinical results were satisfactory on the aspect of aesthetic and masticatory function.