Rigid connections between natural teeth and implants: a technical note

Autor: T, Lindh, J, Gunne, S, Danielsson
Rok vydání: 1997
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Zdroj: The International journal of oralmaxillofacial implants. 12(5)
ISSN: 0882-2786
Popis: In the posterior partially edentulous jaw, implants may be used to supplement existing natural dentition. Frequently, the maxillary sinuses and the mandibular nerve preclude the fabrication of freestanding implant-retained prostheses. However, if an implant and a natural abutment are combined, a fixed prosthesis can be fabricated, restoring the arch into the premolar area. The histories of three patients with attachments connecting implant-retained ceramotitanium crowns with crowns on natural abutments are described. A design for a rigid custom-made attachment for the Brånemark system, using standard components with a machine-duplication, spark-erosion technique, is suggested.
Databáze: OpenAIRE