Date of Publication.
Germany, 2016
Authors
Manolakis K. DDS, Tsifoutakos D. MDT, Nikolaou G. MDT
Journal
Jahrbuch Implantologie | 2016, Oemus Publishing Group
Due to the demographic change in most highly developed industrial countries, implant prosthetic care of older patients is increasingly becoming the focus of professional interest. The following case report of a 73-year-old patient shows that the associated developments in implantology enable predictable restorations on just a few implants without extensive pre-treatment measures.
The present case report shows that the treatment with six implants and a conditionally removable screw retained CAD/CAM-manufactured bridge made of zirconium dioxide ceramic leads to a functionally and esthetically pleasing clinical outcome. Transfer of the functional and morphological parameters from the interim restoration to the design of the definitive reconstruction led to a predictable clinical result and to a high level of patient satisfaction.
