title: The use of root form implants in overdenture treatment for the atrophic mandible: a clinical report.
abstract: Four short root form implants were inserted in an atrophic mandible and the case restored with a lower connecting bar and an overdenture, opposing a complete maxillary denture. Root form implants were selected, as opposed to a subperiosteal implant in this case. The patient had a favorable medical history, appeared healthy, did not smoke, drink, or do illicit drugs, and had good bone quality.
authors.forename: Jack
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Piermatti
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Nikas
authors.forename: Sheldon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Winkler
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003827:Denture, Complete, Upper; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000534:rehabilitation
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants