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Case
#11
If a patient does not have enough tissue to support
dentures, implants can be placed and an overdenture
using a bar attachment can be made. An overdenture is
much more stable than a conventional complete denture,
so the patient can function better for chewing and speaking,
and it is also more comfortable. If the patient has
enough bone tissue to receive more implants, usually
eight to ten per arch, it is possible to make all the
fixed crown and bridge.
Case
#12
On the day the work was completed, this sixty year old
man had corn on-the-cob for the first time in twenty
years. He was so happy he cried. His life has changed
much for the better, dating and eating out.
Case #13
Another example of a bar attachment implant with an
overdenture for a very stable prosthesis and much
improved quality of life.
Case
#14
An 18 year old girl had congenitally missing teeth and
cleft palate. A maxillofacial prosthesis with removable
crown and bridge was made for her.
Case
#15
A 46 year old patient had a defective older fixed crown
and bridge. His abutment teeth were severely damaged.
The damaged teeth were restored with custom cast dowel
cores and porcelain crowns. A rotation path of insertion
and removal type partial denture was made for him. With
this technique, clasps on anterior teeth are not necessary.
This type of work is very attractive and stable.
Case
#16
A 70 year old man lost his teeth because of periodontal
disease and a traffic accident. His lower teeth were
saved and splint with a metal bar and porcelain crowns.
This patient is still enjoying his dentures and teeth
after 12 years.
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