[Case with implant restorations for mandibular bilateral free-end space for establishing occlusal support].
METHODS
A 55-year-old female patient was treated with a removable partial denture for the mandibular bilateral free-end space. Since the patient did not wear the removable partial denture because of discomfort, the remaining teeth were mobile. She also complained of temporomandibular joint pain on both sides. Implant therapy was planned for the mandibular bilateral free-end space to reestablish the proper occlusal support.


CONCLUSIONS
After setting the implant restorations for the mandibular bilateral free-end space, mobility of the remaining teeth and temporomandibular joint pain disappeared. During the observation period after treatment, no biological and biomechanical problems appeared.


CONCLUSIONS
Implant therapy is effective not only for establishing the occlusal support but also for re-establishing the stability of remaining teeth.
Satoh
Takuya
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Division for Interdisciplinary Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Osaka University. satotaku@muc.biglobe.ne.jp
D015921:Dental Implants; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000628:therapy*; D008334:Mandible; D008875:Middle Aged; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014086:Tooth Mobility / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D015921:Dental Implants