Oral Biol Res.  2019 Dec;43(4):335-339. 10.21851/obr.43.04.201912.335.

Maxillary implant-supported overdenture with magnetic attachment using healing abutment: A case report

• Kim JH
• Lee HR
• Jang ES
• Lee GJ

• KMID: 2470512
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.21851/obr.43.04.201912.335

Abstract

Herein, we report the use of a maxillary implant-supported overdenture with magnetic attachment using healing abutments. A 57-year-old male presented with multiple tooth loss in the maxilla along with chronic periodontitis. He had a history of diabetes mellitus and a smoking habit. Rehabilitation was initiated using fixed prostheses. However, the treatment plan was altered to implant-supported overdenture owing to poor bone status and multiple failures of the implants. The magnetic attachment system was selected for the implant-supported overdenture without the use of a locator or bar type attachment. The implants used in the patient were not provided with a magnetic attachment for the overdenture; therefore, healing abutments were modified so that the magnetic attachments could be capped above them. The final prosthesis was satisfactory both functionally and esthetically.

Keyword

Implant failure; Implant overdenture; Magnet; Magnetic attachment using healing abutment

MeSH Terms

Chronic Periodontitis
Denture, Overlay*
Diabetes Mellitus
Humans
Male
Maxilla
Middle Aged
Prostheses and Implants
Rehabilitation
Smoke
Smoking
Tooth Loss
Smoke