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Article Category: Case Report
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Online Publication Date: 01 Dec 2011

The Use of Root Form Implants in Overdenture Treatment for the Atrophic Mandible: A Clinical Report

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Page Range: 723 – 726
DOI: 10.1563/AAID-JOI-D-11-00131
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Four short root form implants were inserted in an atrophic mandible and the case restored with a lower connecting bar and an overdenture, opposing a complete maxillary denture. Root form implants were selected, as opposed to a subperiosteal implant in this case. The patient had a favorable medical history, appeared healthy, did not smoke, drink, or do illicit drugs, and had good bone quality.

Copyright: 2011 by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
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Preoperative radiographs. Severe mandibular residual ridge reduction is evident.


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Figure 2. Four external hex regular platform Branemark System Shorty implants, 4.1 mm in diameter and 7 mm in length, were placed in the mandible. Figure 3. Oral view of the implant connecting bar. Figure 4. Radiograph of implants with connecting bar.


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Figure 5. Tissue and occlusal views of completed mandibular prosthesis. Figure 6. Definitive prostheses have been inserted.


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Corresponding author, e‐mail: swinkdent@cox.net
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