Prosthetic solution for unfavorably inclined maxillary implants: a case report.
Misaligned implants may affect the esthetic, phonetic, and functional results and challenge the restorative dentist. Proper attachment selection is important considering the patient-related circumstances. This article presents a case where a change in prosthetic attachments was required because implant inclination diminished overdenture retention and stability. The treatment involved an alternative implant and soft-tissue impression technique.
Uludag
Bulent
B
Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey. uludag@dentistry.ankara.edu.tr
Celik
Gozde
G
Goktug
Gurkan
G
D000368:Aged; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000009:adverse effects; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D003779:Denture Design; D003834:Denture Precision Attachment; D003781:Denture Retention; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla; D017755:Prosthesis Fitting
D015921:Dental Implants