J Korean Acad Prosthodont.  2019 Apr;57(2):176-181. 10.4047/jkap.2019.57.2.176.

Restoration of bilateral distal extension removable partial denture using a fixed implant prosthesis in unilateral partial edentulous patient: A case report

• Kee W
• Park JH
• Lim HP
• Yun KD
• Park SW

• KMID: 2444187
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4047/jkap.2019.57.2.176

Abstract

Traditional removable partial denture is a successful treatment for partial edentulous patients. When the abutment is formed with unilateral minority teeth, satisfaction with the use of removable partial denture may be lowered due to patient's discomfort and damage of the abutment. Recently, it has been reported that the unilateral posterior extension partial denture is used as a bilateral posterior extension partial denture using implant fixed prostheses as abutments. In this case, by using implant surveyed crown prostheses, bilateral posterior extension partial denture is fabricated in site that is predicted to have a poor prognosis. This resulted in improved support, maintenance, and stabilization of the removable partial denture, which were economically beneficial to patient and satisfied with use.

Keyword

Removable partial denture; Implant fixed prosthesis; Partial dentulous

MeSH Terms

Crowns
Denture, Partial
Denture, Partial, Removable*
Humans
Prognosis
Prostheses and Implants*
Tooth

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Initial intraoral photographs. (A) Right view, (B) Frontal view, (C) Left view.

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  Fig. 2 Initial panoramic radiograph.

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  Fig. 3 (A) Panoramic radiograph with radiographic stent, (B) Cone beam computed tomography.

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  Fig. 4 Provisional prosthesis. (A) Right view, (B) Frontal view, (C) Left view.

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  Fig. 5 (A) Implant placement, (B) PFM surveyed crown setting, (C) Standard radiograph.

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  Fig. 6 Definitive prosthesis. (A) Right view, (B) Frontal view, (C) Left view.

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