title: Implant bar design, the next generation.
abstract: The rationale for implant-supported overdenture therapy is discussed with emphasis on diagnosis (why) and consequential therapy (how). After the conventionally available bar designs are discussed, the newer CEKA bar is discussed. This design of the next generation enables individualization of the essential functions of an implant bar, namely occlusal support, lateral stability and retention.
authors.affiliation: University of California at San Francisco School of Dentistry, USA.
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Stumpel
mesh_terms: D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D017268:Dental Prosthesis Retention / Q000295:instrumentation*; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning