Management of Challenging Esthetic Anterior Cases with Limited Restorative Space: A Clinical Report. Issue 7 (29th January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Afify, Ahmed; Haney, Stephan
• Is Part Of: Journal of prosthodontics. Volume 27:Issue 7(2018)
• Page Start: 593
• Page End: 597
• Publication Date: 2018-01-29
• Subjects: Bar overdenture -- esthetics -- implant -- partial overdenture -- restorative space; Prosthodontics -- Periodicals; Dental implants -- Periodicals; Dentistry -- Periodicals; 617.69
• DOI: 10.1111/jopr.12750
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1059-941X

Abstract

Abstract: With careful restorative planning and surgical placement, dental implants can be used to support and retain a wide range of esthetic prostheses. When implant planning or surgical executions are less than ideal, however, the resulting restorative space can be a significant obstacle to successful treatment. The aim of this article is to describe the use of a customized anterior bar to support a partial overdenture prosthesis for a youthful patient with a high smile line and a limited restorative space of 6 mm. Details of the treatment and an illustration of the customized design are also presented.