Immediate obturator stabilization using mini dental implants.
Edentulous patients with maxillary defects face a more challenging oral rehabilitation process than dentate patients. With the use of mini dental implants (MDIs), it is now possible to immediately increase obturator retention and stability. Implant patients can have a retentive obturator that enhances the overall efficacy of the prosthesis both in comfort and function.
Bohle
Gregory C
GC
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Long Island Jewish Hospital, NY, USA.
Mitcherling
William W
WW
Mitcherling
John J
JJ
Johnson
Robert M
RM
Bohle
George C
GC
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D017268:Dental Prosthesis Retention; D003779:Denture Design; D003827:Denture, Complete, Upper; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D016348:Osseointegration / Q000502:physiology; D010158:Palatal Obturators; D013499:Surface Properties
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