A clinical evaluation of 76 implant‐supported superstructures in the composite grafted maxilla

Abstract

The aim of the study was to evaluate the material behaviour and nature of implant-supported superstructures in function. A total of 37 overdentures, 26 fixed partial and 13 fixed full dentures with a mean lifetime of 40 months were clinically evaluated in relation to damage, occlusion and articulation, parafunction, retentive devices, hygiene and speech problems. In general 70% of all superstructures were damaged. Fixed partial dentures were significantly less damaged than overdentures and fixed full dentures (P<0.001). A significant high percentage of newly gained parafunction was found (P<0.05).

Clinical and radiographic evaluation of small‐diameter (3.3‐mm) implants followed for 1–7 years: a longitudinal study

“…Lateral forces are involved in implant overload and peri‐implant bone resorption more than axial forces (Rangert et al 1995). Furthermore, Kaptein et al (1999) reported that occlusal pattern may be modified during the implant‐supported prosthesis function (occlusion and chewing). Therefore, correct occlusal contacts may become incongruent after years of function and may produce heavy loads on the implant‐supported prosthesis.…”

Intricate Assessment and Evaluation of Effect of Bruxism on Long-term Survival and Failure of Dental Implants: A Comparative Study

“…10,11 As the prevalent rate of these habits among general population is very high, it is unavoidable to use dental implants in patients with these habits. 12 According to some authors, the reason for failure of dental implants in such patients may be due to abnormal amount of occlusal stress subjected in areas of dental implants due to these parafunctional habits. Hence, in patient receiving rehabilitation therapy by dental implants, bruxism can be highlighted as a possible risk factor.…”

İmplant Üstü Overdenture Protezlerde Tutucu Başlik Deformasyonuna Alternati̇f Bi̇r Çözüm Yöntemi̇: Bi̇r Olgu Sunumu

“…5,6 Tutucu parçalardaki esneme ve aĢınmaya bağlı geliĢen tutuculuk kaybının giderilmesinde tutucu parçaların aktivasyonu veya yeniden değiĢtirilmesi gerekmektedir. 9 Çakarer ve ark. 10 top ataĢman, bar-klips sistemi ve locator ataĢman sistemlerini değerlendirdikleri çalıĢmalarında, top tutucu ve bar-klips sisteminin kullanıldığı vakalarda protez kırığı, klipslere ve o-ring ataĢmanlara bağlı retansiyon kaybı ve ataĢman kırıkları saptamıĢlar, locator ataĢmanlarda ise bu komplikasyonlara rastlanılmadığını bildirmiĢlerdir.…”