title: Assessing the space limitation inside a complete denture for implant attachments.
abstract: Accurate determination of the space defined by the physiological contouring of a complete denture (before and after implant surgery) is required during the treatment-planning phase for an implant overdenture. This determination assists in formulating the proper surgical treatment plan and in selecting the appropriate independent implant overdenture attachment. This article presents a technique that provides clear, visual space limitation analysis of the removable prosthesis. The described method allows the clinician to determine the available space before the implant or attachment is placed.
authors.affiliation: Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Department of Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry, Boston, Mass 02111, USA. nopsaran.chaimattayompol@tufts.edu
authors.forename: Nopsaran
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Chaimattayompol
authors.forename: Nancy S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Arbree
mesh_terms: D000044:Dental Abutments; D003724:Dental Arch / Q000473:pathology; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003819:Denture Bases; D003779:Denture Design; D003823:Denture Rebasing; D003824:Denture, Complete; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000473:pathology; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants