title: A Partial Palatal Coverage Overdenture Retained by Zygomatic Implants.
abstract: Prosthodontic rehabilitation of an atrophic edentulous maxilla can be challenging and is further complicated when multiple risk factors are present. Fixed prostheses require multiple implants for support/retention organized in biomechanically favorable positions in order to afford a good prognosis. Such suitable implant arrangements in an atrophic edentulous ridge can often be difficult to achieve. Removable prostheses require fewer implants for a favorable prognosis and can furthermore take advantage of the additional anatomical structures for support/retention. This clinical treatment will describe the fabrication of a partial palatal coverage overdenture retained by zygomatic implants.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY.
authors.forename: Daniel M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Schweitzer
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY.
authors.forename: Mitchell J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Bloom
authors.affiliation: Private Practice, New York, NY.
authors.forename: Gregorio O
authors.initials: GO
authors.lastname: Mancia
mesh_terms: D015921:Dental Implants; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous; D008437:Maxilla; D010159:Palate
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants
keywords: Partial palatal coverage overdenture; atrophic maxilla; cantilever prosthesis; edentulism; risk factor; zygomatic implants