Mini-dental implants for definitive prosthesis retention - A synopsis of the current evidence.

: This narrative review provides an evidence-based overview of the comparison between mini-dental implants (MDI) and conventional dental implants for definitive prosthesis retention. In addition, recommendations are made on whether the use of reduced diameter dental implants is more appropriate. : A literature review was conducted via electronic search addressing the following topics: (1) osseointegration, (2) peri-implant soft tissue characteristics, (3) biomechanics, (4) implant survival and (5) implant success.

Complete denture copy technique-A practical application.

The copy denture technique is a misnomer for the clinical and laboratory procedures involved in making complete dentures that replicate most of the features of the original prosthesis. The aim is to replicate the good features of an otherwise successful prosthesis that now requires replacement and to alter the poor features and so it is strictly speaking not a copy. There are many purported advantages to this technique which include reduced treatment time, increased patient acceptance especially for the elderly who may not adapt so well to a new prosthesis, maintenance of tooth position and vertical dimension.

Proposed shade guide for attached gingiva--a pilot study.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of race, age, and gender on Commision Internationale de l'Eclairage Lab color space (CIELAB) values of attached gingival colors. The color coordinates of an optimal proposed attached gingival shade guide were also determined.

Material And Methods: Participants (n = 120) were recruited to fulfill the following stratification of five age groups: 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60-85, with four racial categories (white, black, Asian, and others) and balanced for gender.

Three-dimensional accuracy of a digitally coded healing abutment implant impression system.

Purpose: This study examined the three-dimensional (3D) accuracy of the Encode Impression System (EN) in transferring the locations of two implants from master models to test models and compared this to the direct impression (DI) technique. The effect of interimplant angulation on the 3D accuracy of both impression techniques was also evaluated.

Materials And Methods: Seven sectional polymethyl methacrylate mandibular arch master models were fabricated with implants in the first premolar and first molar positions.

Maxillofacial prosthodontic management of an ablative maxillary surgical defect using a combination of conventional obturator prosthesis and an early loading implant supported high-strength full ceramic fixed dental prosthesis.

Prosthodontic rehabilitation of maxillary defects and early loading of endosseous implants has been widely published. The combination of the aforementioned treatment modalities are seldom reported in peer reviewed journals. This article describes the clinical presentation, management and prosthodontic rehabilitation of the maxillary defect of a patient.

Maxillofacial prosthetic management of an auricular defect for a young patient with hemifacial microsomia: a clinical report.

Facial anomalies in hemifacial microsomia patients may have significant psychosocial impact even from a very young age. The management and fabrication of an auricular prosthesis replacement supported by endosseous craniofacial implants for a young patient with Goldenhar-Gorlin Syndrome has been reported. It is beneficial for the defects of a hemifacial microsomia patient to be managed as early as possible, consistent with the patient's ability to manage the prosthesis.

Prosthodontic management of an edentulous patient with an acquired maxillary defect reconstructed with an abdominus free flap: a clinical report.

Functional rehabilitation of fully edentulous maxillary defects is always regarded as a prosthodontic challenge. Surgical augmentation does not always offer value addition in the functional treatment outcome. This article describes the maxillofacial prosthodontic treatment of an edentulous patient who received an abdominus microvascular free flap surgical augmentation of a large acquired maxillary defect.

The management of an edentulous maxilla using a CAD/CAM-guided immediately loaded provisional implant prosthesis with screw-retained and cement-retained abutments: a clinical report.

Functional rehabilitation of edentulous jaws using a CAD/CAM-guided implant protocol is commonly recommended as a definitive treatment modality. A patient with an edentulous maxilla received 7 endosseous implants using a CAD/CAM surgical template. A provisional maxillary acrylic resin fixed complete denture was connected immediately after implant placement using a combination of screw-retained and cement-retained abutments.

The management of a completely edentulous patient using simultaneous maxillary and mandibular CAD/CAM-guided immediately loaded definitive implant-supported prostheses: a clinical report.

Functional rehabilitation of a completely edentulous patient with removable prostheses is a clinical challenge. A patient with an edentulous maxilla and mandible received 6 endosseous implants in the maxilla and 5 implants in the mandible using CAD/CAM surgical templates. Definitive maxillary and mandibular implant-supported fixed complete dentures were connected immediately after implant placement using a CAD/CAM-guided implant surgical placement protocol.

Predictable definitive impressions for multiple indirect restorations using a modified putty and wash impression procedure.

Accurate impression-making is essential for the construction of accurately fitting indirect restorations. The putty and wash impression technique using an elastomeric impression material is a popular method. A modified technique is presented that ensures predictable registration of multiple tooth preparations in the dental arch in a single impression.

Osseointegrated implants in craniofacial application: current status.

The success rates of craniofacial osseointegrated implants are not uniform throughout the craniofacial area. A better understanding of their clinical behaviour is needed. This article investigates current perspectives on the application of endosseous implants in the restoration of craniofacial defects.

Prosthodontic management of an irradiated maxillectomy patient with severe trismus using implant-supported prostheses: a clinical report.

Trismus and limited oral access present a clinical challenge to prosthodontic management. An edentulous patient who developed microstomia after a maxillary tumor resection and radiation therapy is presented. The clinical procedure and the rationale for the treatment approach are discussed.

The management of a severely resorbed edentulous maxilla using a bone graft and a CAD/CAM-guided immediately loaded definitive implant prosthesis: a clinical report.

Functional reconstruction of an occlusion with severe residual ridge resorption is a clinical challenge. Removable prostheses are unsuccessful in situations with severe bone resorption. A patient with an edentulous maxilla received bone grafts from the anterior iliac crest to augment the maxillary alveolar residual ridges.

Prosthodontic management of acquired partial mandibulectomy discontinuity defects: a clinical report.

Prosthetic rehabilitation of partial mandibulectomy defects without bony reconstruction is rarely presented. An in-depth understanding of the surgical and conventional prosthodontic principles is essential for prosthetic rehabilitation in this unique group of patients. Often, the application of modified prosthodontic principles is needed and success is not always possible.

Management of acquired mandibular defects--prosthodontic considerations.

Prosthodontic rehabilitation for mandibulectomy patients is seldom covered in the undergraduate dental curriculum. The complexity of mandibular resections, surgical considerations, and prosthodontic implications are rarely explored in depth even in postgraduate prosthodontic training. Understanding the nature of the surgical treatment and prosthodontic limitations is crucial for clinical care of these patients.

Prosthodontic management of edentulous patient with limited oral access using implant-supported prostheses: a clinical report.

Limited oral access presents a unique challenge to prosthodontic treatment. An edentulous patient who developed microstomia after a maxillary lip resection is presented. The clinical procedure and the rationale for the treatment approach using implanted-supported overdentures are discussed.

Altered prosthodontic treatment approach for bilateral complete maxillectomy: a clinical report.

Bilateral maxillary resection offers a significant challenge for prosthodontic rehabilitation with a removable tissue-borne prosthesis, owing in large part to a lack of adequate retention, support, and stability. The clinical management of a patient with a bilateral maxillectomy using an altered prosthodontic treatment sequence is described.

The use of an intraoral electrolarynx for an edentulous patient: a clinical report.

This clinical report describes the clinical requirements, treatment sequence, and use of a relatively new intraoral electrolarynx for a completely edentulous patient. This device consists of a sound source attached to the maxilla and a hand-held controller unit that controls the pitch and volume of the intraoral sound source via transmitted radio waves.

A new prosthodontic approach for craniofacial implant-retained maxillofacial prostheses.

A newly fabricated prosthesis may need a complete remake if it does not match the patient's skin tone. Remakes of craniofacial implant-retained prostheses may require significant time and incur additional costs. An alternative procedure is presented to improve the predictability of such prostheses.

Replantation of an avulsed incisor after prolonged dry storage: a case report.

Management of tooth avulsion in the permanent dentition often presents a challenge. Definitive treatment planning and consultation with specialists is seldom possible at the time of emergency treatment. Replantation of the avulsed tooth can restore esthetic appearance and occlusal function shortly after the injury.

Accuracy of 3 conceptually different die systems used for implant casts.

Statement Of Problem: Given that meticulous implant prosthodontic procedures are recommended to obtain the best possible intraoral fit, the die systems used for multi-implant casts warrant further investigation. PURPOSE. The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare the accuracy of implant casts fabricated from 3 conceptually different die systems at the solid, sectioned, and repeated stages.