title: The fixed mandibular implant: a 6-year review.
abstract: In a review of 102 consecutive cases of the fixed mandibular implant there were no failures; all appeared clinically to be osseointegrated and functioning well. There were an unexpected number of gingival infections and instances of inflammatory gingival hyperplasia, but these have been reversible and manageable. A change in sleeve nut design has improved gingival health. The Fixed Mandibular Implant (Hall Reconstructive Systems, Carpinteria, CA) offers immediate denture stability and function, and provides the opportunity for a fixed, fixed removable, or overdenture prosthetic reconstruction.
authors.forename: I A
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Small
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000209:etiology; D001863:Bone Screws; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000009:adverse effects; D017268:Dental Prosthesis Retention / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003834:Denture Precision Attachment; D003825:Denture, Complete, Immediate; D003826:Denture, Complete, Lower; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D005885:Gingival Hyperplasia / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000209:etiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants