Annals of Japan Prosthodontic Society
Online ISSN : 1883-6860
Print ISSN : 1883-4426
ISSN-L : 1883-4426
Case Reports (Specialist)
A case of implant prosthodontic treatment for masticatory and esthetic disorders due to severe secondary caries and molar occlusal collapse
Tsukasa Ishiyama
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2023 Volume 15 Issue 2 Pages 247-250

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Patient: A 45-year-old female visited our hospital complaining of difficulty in mastication and esthetic disturbance due to secondary caries and detachment of a prosthesis. After removing the maxillary prosthesis, an interim denture was fabricated. Nine remaining teeth that were difficult to preserve were extracted. An interim prosthesis using temporary implants was provided at the same time as implant placement. Bilateral maxillary central incisors were preserved by applying the root submergence technique. After confirming that there were no problems with oral function and esthetics with the interim prosthesis, the final prosthesis was fabricated.

Discussion: Preserving bilateral maxillary central incisors resulted in less alveolar bone resorption, and the alveolar ridge in the pontic remains with a good outcome.

Conclusion: Appropriate use of the interim prosthesis with temporary implants has contributed to the improvement of the patient’s QOL by ensuring oral function and esthetics and transitioning to the final prosthesis.

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