Flexible IARPD considering the prevention of combination syndrome: a case report
10.4047/jkap.2022.60.4.347
- Author:
So-yeun KIM
1
Author Information
1. Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:CASE REPORT
- From:The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
2022;60(4):347-353
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Traditional denture treatment is often performed in patients with the completely edentulous maxilla and the bilateral edentulous posterior mandible. However, with a long-term prognosis, a complication called ‘combination syndrome’ may occur in this oral environment. In this case, by applying an implant-assisted removable partial denture (IARPD), it is possible to preserve the alveolar bone and prevent combination syndrome. In this case, when additional implants are placed in the edentulous area, the stress applied to the abutment due to the movement of the removable denture can be reduced, so it is possible to design an esthetic clasp using resin rather than metal, and flexible denture base resin is used. As a treatment for maxillary complete denture and mandibular flexible IARPD, it showed an esthetic and functional long-term prognosis with minimal cost and surgery.
