title: Semirigid cantilever extension system for splinting implants: a clinical report.
abstract: In mandibular edentulous patients, treatment based on immediate loading with rigid splinting in the mandible is well accepted; however, it is cost and time dependent, which sometimes limits this type of rehabilitation. To overcome these problems, the technique of immediate loading using a semirigid splinting extension system has been developed. Its advantages include low cost, technical feasibility, and reduced clinic time. This clinical report presents the applicability and the predictability of semirigid splinting of implants in the mandibular arch of an edentulous patient using a distal extension bar prosthesis system.
authors.affiliation: Graduate Program in Dentistry, Prosthodontics Area, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas (UFPEL), Gonçalves Chaves Street 457, 96015-560 Pelotas, RS, Brazil.
authors.forename: Raissa Micaella Marcello
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Machado
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry-Prosthodontics Area, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas-UFPEL, Gonçalves Chaves Street 457, 96015-560 Pelotas, RS, Brazil.
authors.forename: Luciana de Rezende
authors.initials: Lde R
authors.lastname: Pinto
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas-UFPEL, Rua Gonçalves Chaves 457, 96015-560 Pelotas, RS, Brazil.
authors.forename: Otacílio Luiz
authors.initials: OL
authors.lastname: Chagas Júnior
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry-Prosthodontics Area, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas-UFPEL, Gonçalves Chaves Street 457, 96015-560 Pelotas, RS, Brazil.
authors.forename: Fernanda
authors.identifier: 0000-0001-6889-7238
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Faot