Clinical Versatility of the Facility-Equator Implant System as Mandibular Overdenture Retainers
Joint Authors
Possebon, Anna Paula da Rosa
Schuster, Alessandra Julie
Bielemann, Amália Machado
Martins, Ana Paula Pinto
Miranda, Samille Biasi
Chagas-Júnior, Otacílio Luiz
Pinto, Luciana de Rezende
Faot, Fernanda
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-11-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The use of mandibular overdentures (MO) for the rehabilitation of totally edentulous individuals with limited bone availability is widespread and has proven clinical success.
Narrow diameter implants (NDI) are available on the market as MO retainers to solve problems related to limited bone availability and bone thickness, providing a low-cost, minimally invasive treatment option.
This technique evolved over the years, and changes frequently involved the number of implants used as MO retainers, as the adoption of a smaller number of implants can generate biomechanical disadvantages, contributing to the increased stress in peri-implant tissues, which may accelerate marginal bone loss (MBL), in addition to reducing masticatory capacity and satisfaction with rehabilitation.
Some studies pointed out that the use of 3 or more implants as MO retainers improves the biomechanics.
Thus, the objective of this study was to report 3 different clinical cases where 3 or more NDI were adopted to retain mandibular overdentures in association with diverse loading protocols: (i) 3 implants adopting conventional loading, (ii) 4 implants using progressive loading, and (iii) 4 implants with hybrid loading.
The case with 4 implants and progressive loading showed a slight worsening of masticatory function at 1 year, in addition to a more pronounced MBL compared to other cases, but with improvements in satisfaction and oral health-related quality of life.
Thus, NDI can be used as MO retainers with predictability and clinical success, using different numbers of implants and loading protocols.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Possebon, Anna Paula da Rosa& Schuster, Alessandra Julie& Bielemann, Amália Machado& Martins, Ana Paula Pinto& Miranda, Samille Biasi& Chagas-Júnior, Otacílio Luiz…[et al.]. 2020. Clinical Versatility of the Facility-Equator Implant System as Mandibular Overdenture Retainers. Case Reports in Dentistry،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146638
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Possebon, Anna Paula da Rosa…[et al.]. Clinical Versatility of the Facility-Equator Implant System as Mandibular Overdenture Retainers. Case Reports in Dentistry No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146638
American Medical Association (AMA)
Possebon, Anna Paula da Rosa& Schuster, Alessandra Julie& Bielemann, Amália Machado& Martins, Ana Paula Pinto& Miranda, Samille Biasi& Chagas-Júnior, Otacílio Luiz…[et al.]. Clinical Versatility of the Facility-Equator Implant System as Mandibular Overdenture Retainers. Case Reports in Dentistry. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146638
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1146638