[Implant-supported bridges in the edentulous jaw. Clinical aspects of a simple treatment concept].
Clinical aspects of a simple treatment concept with fixed prostheses in the edentulous jaw are described. Fixed implant-supported reconstructions in the edentulous jaw require multiple implants, are technically complex, aesthetically demanding and metal-ceramic solutions are expensive. Specific surgical techniques to enhance the hard and soft tissue conditions become often necessary. Thus the bar-supported overdenture may be preferred, because problems with aesthetics and alveolar ridge deficiencies can be solved more easily and the number of implants is reduced. Both, the "All-on-Four" technique and the "Procera implant bridge" are simple type of fixed prostheses, comparable to overdentures or complete dentures with regard to design and technology. They present a cost-effective alternative, with predictable aesthetics and optimum passive fit.
Balmer
Sacha
S
Klinik für Zahnärztliche Prothetik, Universität Bern, Freiburgstrasse 7, CH-3010 Bern. sacha.balmer@zmk.unibe.ch
Mericske-Stern
Regina
R
D000180:Acrylic Resins; D003764:Dental Materials; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D014025:Titanium
D000180:Acrylic Resins; D003764:Dental Materials; D014025:Titanium