Using restorations borne totally be anterior implants to preserve the edentulous mandible
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A denture supported by implants in the lower jaw bone appears to spare the jaw bone from destruction. Normally, dentures cause the lower jaw bone to erode. Researchers followed for up to three years 33 patients who were given dentures supported by implants in the lower jaw bone. Careful tooth measurements revealed that over 80% of the patients experienced bone regeneration rather than erosion.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1999
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Immediate loading of dental implants in the edentulous mandible
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The literature regarding immediate implant loading in the anterior mandible is reviewed and the technique developed to provide a bar-supported prosthesis on the day of surgery is discussed. The results show that patients get immediate prosthetic restorations and a decreased treatment time compared with the traditional two-stage implant approach.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2004
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Treatment of the edentulous mandible
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The author discusses the loss of teeth in the lower jaw, which is a problem for many patients, who find lower dentures uncomfortable. He presents alternatives, including varied combinations of implants and dentures which are more comfortable, along with costs of those treatments.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2001
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