Dental Implants

Implant Supported CAD CAM Restorations

One of the latest in dental laboratory technology is the digital scanning of impressions and casts then fabricating coping crowns through milling using zirconium, aluminum oxide or titanium blocks. One of the pioneers of this technology is Procera. They have been in this kind of technology for a number of years. It has evolved into one of the best in CAD CAM systems. CAD CAM system has many benefits from esthetic crowns, metal free crowns and other implant supported restorations.

Implant Supported Removable Partial Denture

The potential functions of Dental Implants in Removable Partial Denture Treatment

1. Solid posterior support of the denture base.
2. Prevention of residual ridge resorption beneath the denture base.
3. Additional retention for the denture.
4. Less stress on the natural abutment teeth.
5. Fewer clasps needed for retention of the removable partial denture.
6. Improved patient comfort.

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…

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.