An alternate treatment method for a fixed-detachable hybrid prosthesis: a clinical report.
The inability to consistently achieve a passive fit with screw-retained implant prostheses is well documented in the literature. Cement-retained implant frameworks have been advocated for implant-retained fixed partial dentures. However, cement retention has not been routinely advocated for fixed-detachable hybrid prostheses. This article describes a method for fabricating a cement-retained fixed-detachable hybrid prosthesis. The advantages and disadvantages are discussed.
Cobb
George W
GW
Houston Dental Branch, Department of Prosthodontics, University of Texas, 77030, USA. George.W.Cobb@uth.tmc.edu
Metcalf
A Max
AM
Parsell
Douglas
D
Reeves
Gary W
GW
D002484:Cementation; D000044:Dental Abutments; D015921:Dental Implants; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003779:Denture Design; D003781:Denture Retention / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013499:Surface Properties
D015921:Dental Implants