J Adv Prosthodont.  2010 Jun;2(2):58-60. 10.4047/jap.2010.2.2.58.

An implant-supported removable partial denture on milled bars to compromise the inadequate treatment plan: a clinical report

• Kim JH
• Lee JH

• KMID: 1456761
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4047/jap.2010.2.2.58

Abstract

Presurgical prosthetic treatment planning is critical for the success of the implant prosthesis. Inadequate treatment plan, due to insufficient discussion between prosthodontist, and surgeon, may result in poor prognosis. A 26-year-old male patient was referred for prosthodontic treatment after implant was placed in the area of teeth #17, 16, 22, 25 and 27, without adequate discussion nor the treatment planning between oral surgeon and prosthodontist. It was found that the patient had two hopeless teeth, and a severely resorbed alveolar ridge. Additional tooth extraction was needed and the type of definitive prosthesis was shifted from fixed type to removable one. Proper pre-surgical treatment planning is essential for the good prognosis. Implant-supported removable prosthesis on milled bars may be a useful treatment option in patients with incorrect angled placement on severely resorbed alveolar ridge.

Keyword

Treatment plan; Discussion; Implant; Removable partial denture; Milled bar

MeSH Terms

Adult
Alveolar Process
Denture, Partial, Removable
Humans
Male
Prognosis
Prostheses and Implants
Prosthodontics
Tooth
Tooth Extraction

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Panoramic view.

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  Fig. 2 Milled bars.

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  Fig. 3 Definitive prosthesis.

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  Fig. 4 Magnets were embedded in the denture.

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