Restoration of a partially edentulous patient with an implant-supported removable partial denture: a case report

Quintessence Int. 2014 Apr;45(4):307-12. doi: 10.3290/j.qi.a31334.

Abstract

The aim of this report is to present and discuss the clinical procedure of an implant-supported removable partial denture for a partially edentulous patient who exhibited a severely resorbed ridge and a collapsed vertical stop. The 67-year-old partially edentulous patient presented with a lack of vertical stop and an advanced transverse arch discrepancy. For the maxilla, an implant-supported removable partial denture was fabricated on bilateral distal implant abutments. The mandibular arch was restored with an implant-supported fixed partial denture, since it was expected to function more properly than a removable partial denture. This clinical report demonstrates a successful treatment approach to restore oral function and appearance for the patient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Dental Implants*
  • Dental Restoration, Permanent*
  • Denture, Partial*
  • Humans

Substances

  • Dental Implants