Abstract
Patient: The patient was a 54-years old male. The chief complaint was masticatory problems due to discomfort from the lower right fixed bridge and a missing of left molar region. The lower right side fixed partial denture was removed because of hopeless abutment teeth. The bilateral free-end partially edentulous jaw was occlusally reconsructed by implant prosthodontic treatment.
Discussion: The occlusal support provided by the implant enabled good masticatory function. More than three years after delivery of the prosthesis, the implants and remaining teeth were kept up by a maintenance program and a hygiene control at 4 months interval.
Conclusion: An appropriately positioned implant, good design of the superstructure, and maintenance after installation of the prosthesis resulted in the recovery of mastication and effective occlusal support in comparison with the removable partial denture.
