Proposal for a Clinical Approach to Geriatric Patients with Anchor Need on Implant for Removable Denture: New Technique

Abstract

A method is proposed using a silicone tube to allow the restoration of incongruous prostheses due to the retention of removable prostheses anchored to implants by ball-attachment, also in medical facilities Health Care Residence (RSA) where the equipment characteristic of dental clinics is lacking. One hundred and thirty-seven patients belonging to the Health Care Residence of the Monza and Brianza area were analyzed. Of these, 13 required retention replacement for ball attachment of total lower prostheses to implant anchorage. The new retention procedure was carried out with the patients bedridden according to the methodology of the present work. All 13 patients were perfectly rehabilitated in the Health Care Residence offices without discomfort and pain. The method presented is easily repeatable, risk-free and can also be carried out in structures not dedicated to dentistry, saving economic resources and inconveniences for patients who are not cooperative.

Biomechanical Aspects of Various Attachments for Implant Overdentures: A Review

“…The use of implant-retained overdentures in the maxilla and mandible is a successful option to the fixed implant prostheses. The types of attachments available in the market include non-splinted attachments (ball, magnet, locator, and double crown attachment) and splinted attachments (bar and clip attachment) [ 2 , 3 , 4 ]. Figure 1 shows the ball attachment to retain overdenture [ 3 ].…”

Full Digital Workflow for Prosthetic Full-Arch Immediate Loading Rehabilitation Using OT-Bridge System: A Case Report

“…Static guided surgery with previous digital planning and digital prosthodontics are two of the most explicit examples of the digital revolution that, today, involves dentistry [19][20][21][22][23][24]. With the improvements in the dental softwares, several digital tricks have become possible, resulting in a reduced clinical and lab operating time [19][20][21].…”

The New Elderly Patient: A Necessary Upgrade

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