[Fixed bridgework rehabilitation of an edentulous mandible using different implant systems for superior results--review of the literature and a case report].
Implant therapy, as a modality of treatment, has been reported to establish excellent long-term results for the edentulous patients and the partially dentate patients. It was first consisted on Branemark's protocol in which two-stage approach was claimed to be mandatory for the successful development of osseointegration. However, a one-stage approach was found to produce equal and predictable results. This article discusses the differences between the two systems regarding the alveolar bone response, the microbiological aspect, the peri-implant maintenance and the esthetic outcome. The advantages as well as the disadvantages of each implant system should be taken into consideration when solely used or in combination with the other. A case report demonstrating the combined use of one-stage and two-stage implant systems as was considered to be superior for the treated sites is presented.
Kolerman
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Dept. of Periodontics, Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem.
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D000044:Dental Abutments; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003779:Denture Design; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*
D015921:Dental Implants