title: Fixed maxillary and mandibular zirconia implant frameworks milled with anatomically contoured molars: a clinical report.
abstract: Retrospective studies on restoring the patients with complete edentulism have reported a variety of complications, including the excessive wear and fracture of the acrylic resin teeth. Approaches to slow the process of wear include the use of porcelain teeth or altering the occlusal surface of acrylic resin teeth with amalgam or gold. Two 1-piece fixed zirconia implant frameworks masked with gingival porcelain and stained anatomically contoured first and second molars and individual ceramic crowns were used to restore both arches to optimum function and esthetics. This clinical report describes the steps for one method of providing the fixed prosthetic needs of the patients who is edentulous.
authors.affiliation: Resident, Graduate Program in Restorative Dentistry Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics, The University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Mich. Electronic address: malmazedi@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Mohammad
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Al-Mazedi
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Biologic and Material Science, Division of Prosthodontics, The University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Mich.
authors.forename: Michael E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Razzoog
authors.affiliation: Clinical Professor, Director, Graduate Program in Restorative Dentistry Cariology, Restorative Sciences, and Endodontics, The University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Mich.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Yaman
mesh_terms: D002516:Ceramics / Q000737:chemistry; D059605:Dental Implant-Abutment Design; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D015921:Dental Implants; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D003776:Dental Porcelain / Q000737:chemistry; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003779:Denture Design; D003824:Denture, Complete; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008963:Molar; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014093:Tooth, Artificial; D015040:Zirconium / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants; D003764:Dental Materials; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D015040:Zirconium; C028541:zirconium oxide