Management of an Implant-Supported Fixed Partial Denture in the Esthetic Zone in a Patient With a Very Limited Mouth Opening: A Case Report

In the maxillary anterior area, the esthetic integration of prosthetic restorations is a challenge, particularly for screw-retained implant prostheses. This case report presents the management and clinical outcome of an old partial edentulous maxillary jaw in an esthetic zone in a young patient with...

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Published inCurēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 16; no. 3; p. e57107
Main Authors Silvestri, Frederic, Stephan, Thomas, Mansuy, Charlotte, Mense, Chloë
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Cureus Inc 28.03.2024
Subjects
Case reports
Composite materials
Digital technology
Edentulous
Jaw
Mouth
Planning
Prostheses
Surgery
Teeth
Transplants & implants
United States > US
temporary dental prosthesis
maxilla
case report
limited opening mouth
tissue conditioning
dental implants
esthetics
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Summary:In the maxillary anterior area, the esthetic integration of prosthetic restorations is a challenge, particularly for screw-retained implant prostheses. This case report presents the management and clinical outcome of an old partial edentulous maxillary jaw in an esthetic zone in a young patient with a very limited mouth opening. This patient was rehabilitated with an implant screw-retained fixed partial denture (FPD) using both digital and conventional techniques.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.57107