2009 Volume 1 Issue 2 Pages 215-218
Patient: A 71 years old male presented with free-end partially edentulous, complaining of masticatory dysfunction with his mandibular bilateral extension base denture. We selected the dental implant treatment for maxillary and mandibular rehabilitation with careful consideration to the occlusal support and Eichner classification.
Discussion: The definitive prosthesis of implants beyond 5 years from the end of treatment preserves occlusal function. During Follow-up, the chipping of facing material of the crown occurred. We suspected that the chipping occurred by the differences of the amount of tissue displacement between natural teeth and dental implants. However, the problem of the chipping was solved only by the polishing correctly.
Conclusion: Implant treatment, situated at the proper placement and position, was more effective for recovery and preservation of occlusal function than the birateral extension base denture.
