Solving the problem of violated intermaxillary space caused by poor pre-planning and improper placement of endosseous implants: a case report.
Every dental implant patient needs thorough evaluation and pre-surgical planning. It is imperative for the practitioner to have absolute knowledge of the implant system to be used. Nevertheless, sometimes we find ourselves in very difficult, almost unrestorable, situations. Often, we cannot rely on the implant manufacturers, and we have to be ready to customize some parts in order to solve difficult clinical situations. This case report shows how customized magnet keepers were fabricated by use of plastic IME's as casting patterns in order to solve the problem of violated intermaxillary space.
Boskovic
M M
MM
Oral Implantology Program at Loma Linda University, CA 92350.
Lozada
J L
JL
James
R A
RA
D003722:Dental Alloys; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D017268:Dental Prosthesis Retention / Q000379:methods*; D003826:Denture, Complete, Lower; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008280:Magnetics; D008334:Mandible; D008875:Middle Aged; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011475:Prosthesis Failure
D003722:Dental Alloys; D015921:Dental Implants