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Fixed implant treatment options in edentulous patients: A review of the literature

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Author Details : Roma Goswami, Virendra Pratap Singh*, Yashika Bali

Volume : 10, Issue : 3, Year : 2024

Article Page : 184-189

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.aprd.2024.036

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Abstract

Conventional complete denture therapy is considered the most basic and initial treatment option for edentulism. However, it is not without its complications, including denture stomatitis, traumatic ulcers, irritation-induced hyperplasia, altered taste perception, burning mouth syndrome, and gagging. Moreover, the treatment outcomes may not meet the individual's psychological or social needs, leading patients to seek alternative treatment options. Dental implants have emerged as a more favourable treatment option, offering various techniques such as all-on-4, all-on-6, zygomatic implants, and patient-specific implants. These techniques provide patients with better treatment outcomes and meet their individualized needs. All-on-four concept that employs tilted implants to restore edentulous patients has also been proposed as an alternative to bone augmentation procedures. The placement of four implants, two implants tilted posteriorly and two vertical implants in the anterior region, allows for avoiding bone augmentation procedures when rehabilitating a completely edentulous jaw with minimal bone volume.The All-on-six concept has evolved recently and provides better anchorage and support. Also, zygomatic implants have also been proven to be an effective treatment modality for the treatment of atrophic and highly resorbed mandibular ridges and in maxillectomy cases.
 

Keywords: All­on­4 concept, All­on­6, Implants, Prosthetic, Atrophic maxilla & mandible, Edentulous maxillary & mandible

How to cite : Goswami R, Singh V P, Bali Y, Fixed implant treatment options in edentulous patients: A review of the literature. IP Ann Prosthodont Restor Dent 2024;10(3):184-189

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