Abstract
A postmortem evaluation of a 5-implant–supported mandibular fixed complete denture that had successfully opposed a maxillary conventional complete denture for 30 years was undertaken. Before embalming, radiographs, implant stability measurements, push-in failure load tests, and histomorphometric analyses were performed on the implants and the mandible. Evaluation of this cadaver suggests that an edentulous mandible restored with an implant-supported fixed prosthesis can function successfully for over 30 years with few complications.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 489-494 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry |
Volume | 120 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2018 |