Dental Implants

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15 August
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Implant Supported Prosthesis

Advantages of Implant Supported Prosthesis:
1. Maintenance of esthetics
2. Maintenance of bone
3. Maintenance of occlusal vertical dimension
4. Proper occlusion
5. Improved psychological health
6. Tooth positioned for esthetics Read more…

07 March
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Classification of Overdentures

Classification of Overdentures for Implants are:
1. Bar overdenture
2. O-ring overdenture

Common complication for bar overdenture is clip fracture. While in O-ring overdenture is rubber ring damage.

A bulky denture can develop from the bar and clip in Bar overdenture. It is not indicated for insufficient occlusal clearance.

O-ring has simple clinical and manufacturing procedure. It is not indicated if the insertion angle between the implants is completely out of the line.