Brånemark Novum Immediate Loading Rehabilitation of Edentulous Mandibles: Case Series with a 16-Year Follow-up

Clinical Behavior and Complications of Mandibular Full-Arch Fixed Dental Prostheses Supported by Three Dental Implants. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

“…Multiple factors affect treatment planning and the number of implants used to support a mandibular ISFCDP. These include the patients’ wishes, their individual circumstances, the anatomical situation and the dental practitioner’s knowledge and experience; all will play a part in determining the type of treatment selected [ 19 , 20 , 37 ].…”

“…Despite the advantages described in the literature [ 17 , 18 ], this treatment modality requires specific conditions and rigid clinical characteristics [ 19 , 20 ]. In this sense, anatomical conditions play an important role due to the location and characteristics of the implants used, since in many cases, these patients present limited ridges with deep concavities in the anterior mandible [ 19 , 20 ].…”

“…Despite the advantages described in the literature [ 17 , 18 ], this treatment modality requires specific conditions and rigid clinical characteristics [ 19 , 20 ]. In this sense, anatomical conditions play an important role due to the location and characteristics of the implants used, since in many cases, these patients present limited ridges with deep concavities in the anterior mandible [ 19 , 20 ]. Although the number of implants has effect on the peri-implant stress distribution; it has been reported that a lower number of implants can slightly increase the stress in abutment and screws [ 17 , 18 ]; however, the use of frameworks and abutments may compensate these biomechanical weaknesses [ 17 , 18 , 19 ].…”

Trefoil System for the Treatment of Mandibular Edentulism: A Case Report with 30 Months Follow-Up

“…No implant failed (CSR 100%) and no prosthesis needed to be substituted (CSR 100%). Only one biologic complication was detected on a central implant (crater-form bone destruction), and several prosthodontic complications occurred during the 16 years (fractures of resin or teeth), the majority of which were registered on the same parafunctional patient [ 12 ].…”

“…The implants number is further decreased in the Branemark Novum Concept with only three fixtures. This protocol involves prefabricated components, elimination of the impression procedure, and attachment of the permanent fixed bridge on the day of implant placement [ 10 – 12 ].…”