J Korean Acad Prosthodont.  2022 Oct;60(4):442-451. 10.4047/jkap.2022.60.4.442.

Implant-assisted removable partial denture in a maxillary edentulous patient: A case report

• Kang HM
• Kim JH
• Kim JY

• KMID: 2534516
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4047/jkap.2022.60.4.442

Abstract

Implant-assisted removable partial denture (IAPRD) can be considered as a simple and cost-effective treatment approach for an edentulous patient with anatomical or financial limitations. Recently, it was reported that the application of IARPD with implant supported fixed prostheses covered by the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) were increasing. This case report describes the treatment of maxillary fully edentulous patient with anterior four-implant-supported fixed prosthesis and distal extension IARPD. This treatment approach may be advantageous over maxillary implant overdentures in some circumstances. The patient was satisfied with improved function and esthetics in the anterior area and financial benefit from the NHIS. Further long-term clinical studies are needed to establish clinical validity of the treatment approach described in this case report.

Keyword

Dental implant; Edentulism; Implant assisted removable partial denture; Surveyed crown