title: Split-frame implant prosthesis designed to compensate for mandibular flexure: a clinical report.
abstract: When an edentulous mandible is restored with 4 or more implants connected by a metal bar and retained with screws, mandibular flexure may cause screw loosening and unnecessary stresses and strains on the prosthesis and implants. Separating the prosthesis at the midline can relieve these stresses and strains. This article describes the separation of a hybrid mandibular denture at the midline.
authors.affiliation: School of Dentistry, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Ind 46033, USA. cypaezpi@iupui.edu
authors.forename: Carmen Yamily
authors.initials: CY
authors.lastname: Paez
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Barco
authors.forename: Sally
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Roushdy
authors.forename: Carl
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Andres
mesh_terms: D003722:Dental Alloys; D015921:Dental Implants; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D003779:Denture Design; D003781:Denture Retention; D003826:Denture, Complete, Lower; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000502:physiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D018583:Pliability; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D003722:Dental Alloys; D015921:Dental Implants