title: Using an existing denture to design a radiographic template for a two-implant mandibular overdenture.
abstract: This article describes a technique for modifying an existing mandibular complete denture for use as a radiographic template with a radiopaque light-activated calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)(2)) preparation. This allows prosthetically driven treatment planning and the surgical placement of 2 implants to support the existing mandibular denture.
authors: Department of Periodontics, Dental School, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900, USA. huynhba@uthscsa.edu
authors: Guy
authors: G
authors: Huynh-Ba
authors: Peggy
authors: P
authors: Alexander
authors: Matthew J
authors: MJ
authors: Vierra
authors: Adriana
authors: A
authors: Vargas
authors: Thomas W
authors: TW
authors: Oates
mesh_terms: D002126:Calcium Hydroxide / Q000528:radiation effects; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography; D003287:Contrast Media; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design / Q000379:methods*; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003826:Denture, Complete, Lower; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008334:Mandible / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D010347:Patient Care Planning
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide