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Discussions on Implant Supported Overdentures

Welcome to the Implant Supported Overdentures Section of OsseoNews.com, where you can research, and participate in discussions about Implant Supported Overdentures. It's the one place where dentists, surgeons, and industry experts share their knowledge on Implant Supported Overdentures.

Recent Implant Supported Overdentures Discussions

• Changing O-Rings on Overdenture?

  Is there any way for me to buy the O rings and bulk and then change them myself?

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• Denture is Loose and Problems with Adhesive?

  My dentist extracted all 16 of my maxillary teeth last week. He placed an immediate complete denture as a transitional appliance. He wants to wait one year for the bone to heal before he places the mini dental implants.

    Read More and Comment  | 37 Comments »
 
• Three Implants: Incision Site Will Not Heal?

  During the healing phase immediately after the implant surgery, the patient loosened up the sutures by gargling very vigorously and using other oral hygiene techniques also with great vigor.

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• Fixed-Detachable Denture: 8 or 6 Implants?

  I have recently seen many clinicians placing only 6 dental implants in the edentulous maxilla for this type of restoration…

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• Clip for Bar in the Anterior Mandible?

  I have a patient that has had two dental implants with a bar in the anterior mandible which has retained her overdenture since 1987.

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• Inclination of Implant Replacing Maxillary Canine?

  I recently attended a course where the lecturer stated that when an implant is used to replace the maxillary canine it should be inclined towards the buccal, just like the natural maxillary canine.

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• Locator Attachments Losing Retention

  I use Locator attachments (Zest Anchors) for implant-retained overdentures. I am seeing the nitrite coating on the metal Locator component wearing off in normal use.

    Read More and Comment  | 11 Comments »
 
• Treatment Approach for Overdentures?

  I am also considering using just two dental implants in the canine areas to accomplish the same treatment objective.

    Read More and Comment  | 6 Comments »
 
• O-Rings: Best Method for Overdenture Retention?

  What is the best method for holding a full denture to dental implant abutments? I’ve read alot about the O-Ring method, but I’m not sure if it is always applicable.

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• Locator Attachments in Overdentures?

  I have been doing mandibular dental implant supported overdentures for some time. My standard design is for an anterior bar supported by 3-4 dental implant fixtures. I use a central clip and 2 distal ERA or preciclix attachments.

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• Implant Supported Fixed Bridges: A Large Opportunity ?

  In a recent issue of Dental Economics, Pat Sullivan,of Nobel Biocare, argued that due to certain advances in technology, the market for implant-supported fixed bridges is on the verge of a major transformation.

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• Penetrating the Maxillary Sinus

  I recently placed 4 dental implants in the maxillary jaw. The panoramic radiographs I took before the procedure showed a 13mm vertical bone height in the left premolar area.

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• Screw vs. Cement Retained?

  I am presently evaluating the design for both upper and lower bar-retained overdentures. The upper will have eight dental implants and the lower will have six dental implants.

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• Maxillary Dentures Supported by Mushroom-Shaped Mucosal Implants?

  Dr. Flynn asks:
  A local general dentist is advertising palateless maxillary dentures supported by mushroom-shaped mucosal dental implants.

  Apparently the denture must be worn for two months while the soft
  tissue heals around the dental implants (which do not appear to extend into
  the bone).  I can not find any information concerning this procedure.
  Has anyone heard of this […]

    Read More and Comment  | 13 Comments »
 
• Locator Attachments or Mandibular Overdentures?

  What is the current thinking about using Locator attachments for mandibular overdentures?

    Read More and Comment  | 14 Comments »
 
• Full Arch Overdenture or Free-Standing Implants?

  My surgeon recommends a full arch bar overdenture, however, the attachment manufacturer says that all I need is 4 free-standing dental implants…

    Read More and Comment  | 42 Comments »
 
• Hader Clip Techniques?

  Dr. Robbins asks:
  I am having some problems getting a mandibular overdenture to fit the bar.  The patient has 4 dental implants supporting a bar in his mandibular anterior region.  I cannot get the Hader clips to seat on the bar.

  I have picked up the transfer copings off the bar in an impression in
  the overdenture […]

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• Maxillary Support of Overdenture

  Dr. Sanders asks, What is the current protocol for maxillary support and retention of an overdenture, assuming four fixtures are to be used?

  Are Locator abutments adequate or do the dental implant fixtures need to be
  connected with a bar? I have concerns that the longevity of the
  dental implants may be compromised if they are not […]

    Read More and Comment  | 6 Comments »
 
• Adverse Reaction to Dental Implant Materials

  Joan, a patient, asks:

  I have just learned I may have a sensitivity/adverse response to the MONOMER material used in making dentures/overdentures.

  Is there a way of testing for other dental fabrication materials that may cause a reaction, before proceeding with the fabrication of an overdenture? Also, what are my options considering this sensitivity? Thanks for your […]

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• Free-Standing Implants To Retain Overdentures?

  Larry, a dentist, asks us:
  I am hearing more and more about using free-standing implants to retain
  overdentures both in the maxilla and mandible. In the mandible, two
  dental implants in the canine areas appears to be the most frequent design. In
  the maxilla four dental implants in the canine and second premolar areas
  appears to be the most frequent […]

    Read More and Comment  | 14 Comments »
 
• Mini Dental Implants: Soft-Hard Reline Material

  Has anybody tried the new soft-hard reline material that replaces the need for O-rings or attachments with mini dental implants?

    Read More and Comment  | 6 Comments »
 
• Dental Implant Overdenture

  Everyone understands how wonderful a treatment for our denture patients implants are.
  What is the feeling about connecting 2 implants with a bar or having them independent with an attachment, ball, ERA, or Zeiss Locator?

    Read More and Comment  | 23 Comments »
 
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