The Journal of the Korean dental association (대한치과의사협회지)

The Korean Dental Association (대한치과의사협회)
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Rehabilitation using short implants in the mandibular fully edentulous patient with severe alveolar bone loss: a case report

치조골 흡수가 심한 하악 완전 무치악 환자에서 짧은 임플란트를 이용한 고정성 보철 수복 증례

  • Hwang, Hee-Sun (Department of Prosthodontics, Coollege of Dentistry, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Lee, Ki-Young (Department of Prosthodontics, Coollege of Dentistry, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Kim, Yu-Lee (Department of Prosthodontics, Coollege of Dentistry, Wonkwang University)
  • 황희선 (원광대학교 치과대학 치과보철학교실) ;
  • 이기영 (원광대학교 치과대학 치과보철학교실) ;
  • 김유리 (원광대학교 치과대학 치과보철학교실)
  • Received : 2016.06.30
  • Accepted : 2016.08.04
  • Published : 2016.09.01
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Abstract

A short dental implant is considered as possible solution in difficult clinical situations for the placement of a regular length implant. Using a short implant avoiding more invasive surgical procedures simplifies the treatment plan and shortenes the duration of treatment. In this case, 71-year-old female came up with discomfort from her old mandibular denture. As she had fully edentulous mandible and got a negative feedback from removable denture, implant-supported fixed prosthesis was planned. Six short implants were placed on her mandible with severe alveolar bone loss. After 1 year follow up period, implants were well retained with any other abnormal findings. The patient was satisfied with her prostheses and satisfactory outcomes were attained in terms of both esthetic and functional clinical results.

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