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.

Investigations into the interface failure of yttria partially stabilised zirconia - porcelain dental prostheses through microscale residual stress and phase quantification.

Objectives: Yttria Partially Stabilised Zirconia (YPSZ) is a high strength ceramic which has become widely used in porcelain veneered dental copings due to its exceptional toughness. Within these components the residual stress and crystallographic phase of YPSZ close to the interface are highly influential in the primary failure mode; near interface porcelain chipping. In order to improve present understanding of this behaviour, characterisation of these parameters is needed at an improved spatial resolution.

Characterisation of nanovoiding in dental porcelain using small angle neutron scattering and transmission electron microscopy.

Objectives: Recent studies of the yttria partially stabilised zirconia-porcelain interface have revealed the presence of near-interface porcelain nanovoiding which reduces toughness and leads to component failure. One potential explanation for these nanoscale features is thermal creep which is induced by the combination of the residual stresses at the interface and sintering temperatures applied during manufacture. The present study provides improved understanding of this important phenomenon.

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.