Rehabilitation of the edentulous maxilla and mandible with fixed implant-supported restorations applying immediate functional loading: a treatment concept

Bocklage, R.

Implant Dentistry 11(2): 154-158

2002


ISSN/ISBN: 1056-6163
PMID: 12078597
DOI: 10.1097/00008505-200204000-00016
Accession: 047217006

Full-Text Article emailed within 0-6 h
Payments are secure & encrypted
Powered by Stripe
Powered by PayPal

Summary
The rehabilitation of the complete edentulous arch with fixed implant-supported bridges can be a particular challenge for the practitioner. In the treatment concept presented, each jaw is provided with sufficient implants to realize fixed restorations under immediate (2-3 days after surgery) functional loading. After a healing time of 40 to 60 days, the metal/resin transitionals are exchanged for definitive metal/porcelain bridgework under gnathological aspects. Fixed implant-supported bridges correspond to the arches of natural teeth and can reveal better results in function, phonation, and aesthetics than removable prostheses.