title: Correcting a nonparallel implant abutment for a mandibular overdenture retained by two implants: a clinical report.
abstract: A mandibular overdenture supported by 2 implants is an effective treatment alternative for the maladaptive denture wearer. The implants may be either splinted, using a bar, or nonsplinted and retained by attachments, such as balls or magnets. When the use of a ball attachment is contemplated, the implant abutments should be parallel to one another along the path of insertion. The following report describes the procedure to correct a nonparallel implant abutment to retain a mandibular overdenture.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Canada. khadivivali@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Vali
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Khadivi
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000044:Dental Abutments; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003781:Denture Retention; D003826:Denture, Complete, Lower; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants