Temporary implants for patients with low bone density of the upper maxilla: an alternative rehabilitation strategy.
BACKGROUND
The use of removable provisional prosthesis after implant placement is undesirable for many patients. In addition, removable prostheses place unfavorable pressure over implants during the healing period.


OBJECTIVE
The use of temporary implants enable greater stability and functionality of the prostheses.


METHODS
This clinical report shows the use of temporary implants in a low density maxilla in conjunction with a fixed provisional prosthesis.


RESULTS
The temporary implants contributed to the support of the provisional fixed upper arch prosthesis and to patient comfort with a fixed prosthesis during the healing period.


CONCLUSIONS
Fixed provisional prostheses are a potentially desirable alternative treatment strategy.
de Aguiar
Rogério Coelho
RC
Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Brazil.
Zabolotsky
Borys
B
de Souza
Dircilene Colares
DC
Ferreira
Cimara Fortes
CF
Cardoso
Antônio Carlos
AC
D015519:Bone Density; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D057893:Immediate Dental Implant Loading / Q000379:methods*; D008437:Maxilla / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged
D015921:Dental Implants