Use of an Immediate Provisional Implant 
 to Support a Full‐Arch Interim Restoration: A Clinical Report

Abstract

The use of provisional implants as the sole or adjunct mean of stabilization for interim fixed partial dentures has gained popularity in implant prosthodontic treatment. These implants can be used between submerged implants during the healing phase to provide support for interim fixed or removable partial dentures. In this clinical report, a provisional implant used to provide support for a full-arch fixed interim restoration is described. Positioned between adjacent conventional implants, the provisional implant was placed during the same surgical procedure. As a result, an immediate acrylic fixed partial denture supported by natural teeth and the provisional implant provided a comfortable and esthetic interim restoration during the osseointegration period.

Survival rate and potential influential factors for two transitional implant systems in edentulous patients: a prospective clinical study

“…Another debatable aspect is the kind of superstructure on transitional implants: fixed or removable. Most studies are often limited to case reports or the report of the immediate prosthetic treatment on transitional implants with fixed dentures (4, 7, 8, 11, 12). Krennmair et al.…”

“…Another debatable aspect is the kind of superstructure on transitional implants: fixed or removable. Most studies are often limited to case reports or the report of the immediate prosthetic treatment on transitional implants with fixed dentures (4,7,8,11,12). Krennmair et al (4) was one of the first to describe the use of IPIs for immediate prosthetic rehabilitation by successfully anchoring removable dentures.…”

“…Transitional implants have been developed to enable undisturbed healing because of the possibility of support interim prosthesis (7). These implants are narrow‐diameter implants and are generally made of commercially pure titanium or titanium alloy.…”