Implant Overdenture

Question 1

Indications for Splinted-Bar Removable prosthesis

Answer 1

Malposed implants

In maxilla - there is not evidence to suggest an advantage in splinting onther than implants in the mandible

Question 2

Advantages of Splinted-bar removable implant prosthesis

Answer 2

1. Allows significant correction of non-parallel implants
2. Allows relocation of the attachment system w/in the confines of the denture base
3. Attachments can be cast, soldered, or welded on to the bar to provide path of insertion
4. better distribution of forces, resists rotational torque

Question 3

Disadvantages of splinted-bar removable implant prosthesis

Answer 3

1. Added space required inside the denture
2. Hygiene can be difficult
3. Additional cost
4. Passive fit is a necessity

Question 4

What type of implant prosthesis requires fewer implants?

Answer 4

Removable implant prosthesis

Question 5

How much vertical height is required for fixed implant prosthesis vs removable implant prosthesis?

Answer 5

Fixed = 15mm vert

Question 6

Advantages of non-splinted removable implant prosthesis

Answer 6

1. Decreased cost
2. Decreased space requirement
3. Improved access for hygiene

Question 7

Mandibular overdenture may be restored with..?

Answer 7

1. 2 anterior implants independent of each other - non splinted
2. Splinted implants, no cantilever
3. Implants splinted with cantilevered bar

Question 8

Locator attachment parts (male) colors

Answer 8

Blue - 1.5lbs
Pink - 3lbs
White - 5lbs