Correction of denture fracture secondary to overextended transosteal pins in a staple implant.
The mandibular staple bone plate implant has been successfully used to rehabilitate the severely atrophic edentulous mandible. Numerous complications have been associated with the staple implant. The problem of overextended transosteal pins leading to repeated fracture of the mandibular denture is examined. The case report describes the technique involved in shortening the transosteal pins so that proper vertical dimension can be verified. This allows for adequate thickness of acrylic in the anterior region of the prosthesis. Proper form, function, and esthetics are established.
Simons
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University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, MI 48201.
Hanks
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D000044:Dental Abutments; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible; D008875:Middle Aged; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D014716:Vertical Dimension
D015921:Dental Implants