title: Temporary implants for patients with low bone density of the upper maxilla: an alternative rehabilitation strategy.
abstract: 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.
authors: Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Brazil.
authors: Rogério Coelho
authors: RC
authors: de Aguiar
authors: Borys
authors: B
authors: Zabolotsky
authors: Dircilene Colares
authors: DC
authors: de Souza
authors: Cimara Fortes
authors: CF
authors: Ferreira
authors: Antônio Carlos
authors: AC
authors: Cardoso
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants