title: Rehabilitation of an edentulous mandible with an implant-supported fixed prosthesis using an all-ceramic framework: a case report.
abstract: This clinical report describes the rehabilitation of an edentulous mandible with an implant-supported fixed prosthesis using an all-ceramic framework fabricated from zirconium oxide. Four interforaminal implants were inserted and allowed to heal submerged. The implant-supported fixed prosthesis was then fabricated using CAD/CAM and electroforming technology. No clinical complications were observed at the 6-month follow-up examination, and the patient was highly satisfied with function and esthetics. All-ceramic frameworks provide a high standard of esthetics; reduce the number of metals used in the oral cavity; and have a lower density compared to metals, which reduces weight in the case of large frameworks.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany. alexander.hassel@med.uni-heidelberg.de
authors.forename: Alexander J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Hassel
authors.forename: Raed
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Shahin
authors.forename: Alexander
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kreuter
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Rammelsberg
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002484:Cementation; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003826:Denture, Complete, Lower; D004572:Electrolysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008334:Mandible; D015040:Zirconium
chemical_list: D003776:Dental Porcelain; D015040:Zirconium; C028541:zirconium oxide