title: A clinical technique for modification of dentures during the implant healing phase.
abstract: Merely relieving the tissue surface of an existing denture to be used during implant healing may cause loading of the fixtures during occlusal movements. Creating a window and filling it with soft-tissue conditioner can result in denture breakage. This paper presents a technique for the maintenance of hard denture base in the fixture area, which is completely out of contact with the healing caps, even during forceful seating.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics and Biomaterials, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark 07103-2425.
authors.forename: I G
authors.initials: IG
authors.lastname: McDermott
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Hung
mesh_terms: D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D003819:Denture Bases; D003779:Denture Design; D003824:Denture, Complete; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D014016:Tissue Conditioning, Dental; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants