Background: The use of removable provisional prosthesis after implant placement is undesirable for many patients. In addition, removable prostheses place unfavorable pressure over implants during the healing period.

Purpose: The use of temporary implants enable greater stability and functionality of the prostheses.

Materials And Methods: This clinical report shows the use of temporary implants in a low density maxilla in conjunction with a fixed provisional prosthesis.

Results: The temporary implants contributed to the support of the provisional fixed upper arch prosthesis and to patient comfort with a fixed prosthesis during the healing period.

Conclusions:   Fixed provisional prostheses are a potentially desirable alternative treatment strategy.

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