Early intraoral splinting and loading of one-stage dental implants in the edentulous mandible: literature review and case report

Abstract

Recent studies of immediately loaded screw-retained dentures, bar overdentures, and single-tooth replacements have demonstrated success rates comparable to similar restorations using a two-stage procedure. An international study of immediately loaded bar overdentures on a novel single-stage implant is currently being conducted in the United States and Europe. This article presents a case report that illustrates the intraoral construction of an overdenture bar pattern at the time of implant placement, followed by soldering and immediate loading. The elimination of transfer procedures may significantly reduce treatment time and enhance the passive fit of the bar.