Implant retained overdentures in mandibular reconstruction: a case report. 1998

M L Huband
Department of General Dentistry at Lousiana State University School of Dentistry, USA.

This case report describes the clinical and laboratory procedures used in the rehabilitation of a patient treated for oral cancer with surgery and radiation therapy. During surgery, a large portion of the mandible was removed and reconstructed with a bone graft. Following therapy, the patient was left with poor esthetics and difficulties with mastication and speech. The goal of prosthodontic treatment was to improve esthetics and restore function. This was successfully achieved through the placement of dental implants and the construction of an implant retained overdenture. A bar was employed to split the implants together and an O-ring system was chosen for retention. The decision to use this type of prosthesis and attachment selection was based on the patient's dental history, esthetic demands, and the need for stress distribution.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008334 Mandible The largest and strongest bone of the FACE constituting the lower jaw. It supports the lower teeth. Mylohyoid Groove,Mylohyoid Ridge,Groove, Mylohyoid,Grooves, Mylohyoid,Mandibles,Mylohyoid Grooves,Mylohyoid Ridges,Ridge, Mylohyoid,Ridges, Mylohyoid
D008339 Mandibular Neoplasms Tumors or cancer of the MANDIBLE. Mandibular Neoplasm,Neoplasm, Mandibular,Neoplasms, Mandibular
D002294 Carcinoma, Squamous Cell A carcinoma derived from stratified SQUAMOUS EPITHELIAL CELLS. It may also occur in sites where glandular or columnar epithelium is normally present. (From Stedman, 25th ed) Carcinoma, Epidermoid,Carcinoma, Planocellular,Carcinoma, Squamous,Squamous Cell Carcinoma,Carcinomas, Epidermoid,Carcinomas, Planocellular,Carcinomas, Squamous,Carcinomas, Squamous Cell,Epidermoid Carcinoma,Epidermoid Carcinomas,Planocellular Carcinoma,Planocellular Carcinomas,Squamous Carcinoma,Squamous Carcinomas,Squamous Cell Carcinomas
D003758 Dental Implantation, Endosseous Insertion of an implant into the bone of the mandible or maxilla. The implant has an exposed head which protrudes through the mucosa and is a prosthodontic abutment. Dental Implantation, Osseointegrated,Endosseous Dental Implant Therapy,Endosseous Implantation,Osseointegrated Dental Implantation,Endosseous Dental Implantation,Implantation, Endosseous,Implantation, Endosseous Dental,Implantation, Osseointegrated Dental
D003779 Denture Design The plan, delineation, and location of actual structural elements of dentures. The design can relate to retainers, stress-breakers, occlusal rests, flanges, framework, lingual or palatal bars, reciprocal arms, etc. Denture Designs,Design, Denture,Designs, Denture
D003781 Denture Retention The retention of a denture in place by design, device, or adhesion. Denture Stability,Retention, Denture,Stability, Denture
D003828 Denture, Overlay Removable prosthesis constructed over natural teeth or implanted studs. Overdenture,Dentures, Overlay,Overdentures,Overlay Denture,Overlay Dentures
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults

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