title: The transmandibular implant: prosthodontic treatment considerations.
abstract: The transmandibular implant (TMI) is a type of transosteal implant designed for use in the edentulous mandible. The implant is composed of a gold-based alloy. The TMI is a loaded implant in that the prosthesis is supported by the implant. A transitional type of prosthesis, for insertion following surgery can be made either by altering the patient's existing mandibular complete denture or by making a new denture. The completed prosthesis is retained by clips held in the mandibular denture with autopolymerizing acrylic resin. The clips engage Dolder bar segments, which are a part of the implant suprastructure, and provide the necessary retention for the mandibular complete denture.
authors.affiliation: Department of Removable Prosthodontics, Medical College of Virginia, School of Dentistry, Richmond.
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Unger
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Crabtree
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D003819:Denture Bases; D003779:Denture Design; D003822:Denture Liners; D003834:Denture Precision Attachment; D003781:Denture Retention; D003826:Denture, Complete, Lower; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000601:surgery; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D015921:Dental Implants; D003760:Dental Impression Materials