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. 2009 Oct;21(3):139-42.
doi: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2009.10.006. Epub 2009 Oct 29.

Rehabilitation of the edentulous mandible with implant-supported overdenture using ball attachments and healing abutments: A case report

Jun-Beom Park  1
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Rehabilitation of the edentulous mandible with implant-supported overdenture using ball attachments and healing abutments: A case report

Jun-Beom Park. Saudi Dent J. 2009 Oct.

Abstract

For many years, osseointegrated implant-supported overdentures have been used in the rehabilitation of the edentulous lower jaw with excellent results. In this report, additional implants with healing abutments were applied posterior to mental foramen on each side was used to achieve additional support to the overdenture.

Keywords: Ball attachment; Edentulous mandible; Healing abutment; Implant overdenture.

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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
(A) Clinical view at the initial visit. (B) Occlusal view before treatment. (C) The radiograph showed generalized alveolar bone loss and apically involved teeth. (D) Cross-sectional view of computed tomogram after extraction.
Figure 2
Figure 2
(A) Labial view after implant installation. The buccal surface and marginal voids were grafted with bovine anorganic hydroxyapatite. (B) Occlusal view of just before attachment connection and the peri-implant tissue shows healthy condition without redness or bleeding. (C) Vent holes were created in the denture to accommodate the caps for ball attachments.
Figure 3
Figure 3
(A) Clinical view after prosthesis in function for 18 months. (B) Panoramic radiograph at final evaluation.
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