2004 Volume 24 Issue 2 Pages 215-222
The Brånemark System® Novum is an immediate loading implant system for edentulous mandible. It has some drills and templates that make three fixtures install to 3-dimensional precise positions and direction. A prefabricated lower bar is connected on the three implants. An upper bar, combined with artificial teeth, can settle on the lower bar without casting process. Patients can wear the superstructure at the same or next day of the surgery because the prosthetic procedure has been very simplified.
We apply this system to a 62 years old male patient with periodontally hopeless mandibular dentition because he strongly asked for a treatment schedule with short time period. After one year, he has no trouble and extermetly satisfied with the treatment result.
This report describes the clinical course of the patient and discusses the diagnostic process for the application of the system.
