Tooth and mini-implant supported maxillary porcelain fused to metal bridge: a case report and 2 year follow up

ABSTRACT

Mini dental implants have been promulgated to be used for denture stabilization primarily in geriatric patients where bone is inadequate for conventional implants and surgery needs to be conservative The simple and straightforward modus operandi of this implant system along with its affordability has led to the use of larger sized mini-implants to be successfully utilized in single tooth replacements in non-stress bearing areas. The decision to employ mini-implants to replace posterior teeth should be experimented with caution Variables such as number and lengths of implants, time-span of the remodelling phase, height and width of abutments, design and occlusal scheme of prosthesis etc should be meticulously considered in the long term survival of the treatment. This article will discuss a case report of a female patient who was provided with a four unit porcelain fused to metal bridge supported by a natural canine and two maxillary square head mini-implants [2.4mm in diameter; 15mm and 10mm in length]. It will also give an evaluation of the prosthesis on completion of its 2 years of successful service