A case report of functional rehabilitation using implant prostheses fabricated by digital technology

Abstract

Patient: A 63-year-old male visited the hospital with the complaint of chewing difficulty. Only residual tooth roots were found in his maxilla. Since the patient desired a prosthesis to improve masticatory function, an implant overdenture with four locator attachments was delivered into the maxilla and a zirconia fixed partial denture with an implant abutment was installed in the mandibula.

Discussion: In this case, the entire procedure, from most of the implant diagnosis, implantation, to the dental prosthetic laboratory procedures, was performed using digital technology. An excellent fit of the framework was obtained, which may have been the result of using CAD/CAM, which is capable of accurate milling.

Conclusion: Approximately four years have passed since the implants were placed in the patient; no abnormalities were found in both the implants and the overdentures and sufficient patient satisfaction was obtained.