title: [A prosthodontic concept using implants in the resorbed edentulous maxilla].
abstract: For the treatment of the atrophic edentulous maxilla implant supported overdentures provide the opportunity to obtain proper lip support, speech and cleanliness. A superstructure with high rigidity is needed for an optimal distribution of occlusal loading, to ensure good prognosis for implant survival. A prosthodontic concept using a hybrid construction meets these criteria. It consists of a cast and precision-milled mesostructure fixed to the implants, over which that a removable cast prosthodontic device is placed to which the teeth are attached. It is essential to follow a strict treatment protocol to obtain a good and predictable result.
authors.affiliation: Afdeling Mondziekten, Kaakchirurgie en Bijzondere Tandheelkunde, Academisch Ziekenhuis te Groningen, postbus 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Reintsema
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: van Oort
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Raghoebar
mesh_terms: D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000601:surgery; D001284:Atrophy; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008437:Maxilla / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008439:Maxillary Diseases / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Prothetisch concept bij implanteren in de geresorbeerde edentate bovenkaak.