Immediate function in the edentulous mandible: replacement of a lost implant using prefabricated guides.
This article describes a technique for replacement of a lost implant. The procedure involves the use of templates, drill guides, and drills of the system to replace a 4.5-mm-wide lost implant with a 5.0-mm-wide implant. The surgical procedure was simplified to optimize the healing process and to be more comfortable for the patient. The accuracy of the templates and guides allowed for ideal position of the implant and the immediate use of the original fixed implant-supported prosthesis.
Prosthodontics Program, Department of Dental Prosthesis and Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Campinas State University, Piracicaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Paulo Cezar
PC
Simamoto
Leticia Resende
LR
Davi
Vanderlei Luiz
VL
Gomes
Mauro Antonio
MA
de Arruda Nobilo
Flavio Domingues
FD
Neves
D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D015921:Dental Implants; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D003825:Denture, Complete, Immediate; D003826:Denture, Complete, Lower; D020878:Device Removal; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D012086:Reoperation
D015921:Dental Implants