The bony augmentation of severely atrophied mandible is generally required for the purposes of prosthetic rehabilitations. The treatment strategies have been well defined in the literature ranging from osteotomy techniques to distraction osteogenesis. Visor osteotomy is the milestone of the reconstructive surgery for the atrophied mandible which has received some modifications. In the present s...

The concept of interdisciplinary collaboration for complex oral rehabilitations embodies precise communication among all members of the treatment team prior to initiating therapy. The present state of the art coupled with the increasing esthetic expectations of patients continually challenges the surgeon, restorative dentist, and laboratory technician. The unique knowledge, skills, and experien...

Complex implant rehabilitations can include procedures requiring multiple phases of treatment, commonly referred to as staged approaches. The reasons for staged approaches are varied but usually involve serial extraction of hopeless teeth. These treatment plans both enable the patient to avoid removable prostheses by keeping natural teeth during healing phases, and circumvent the immediate load...

Reorganization of an occlusion in a mutilated dentition is the most challenging task which is ever faced by prosthodontists. An occlusal rehabilitation, though it is common, is the most complex treatment procedure which is widely practised in treating severely worn out dentitions, developmental anomalies, acquired defects, ill fitting, long span fixed partial dentures and TMJ disorders. Various...

The size and central anteroposterior positions of the first mandibular lower and upper molars make them essential for maintaining proper arch form and occlusal schemes [1,2], The use and success of osseointegrated dental implants for the rehabilitation of posterior partially edentulous jaw had been related in the literature by several studies [3-6]. These rehabilitations offers substantial adva...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the number of pillar implants of implant-supported fixed prostheses and the prevalence of periimplant disease. MATERIAL AND METHODS Clinical and radiographic data were obtained for the evaluation. The sample consisted of 32 patients with implant-supported fixed prostheses in function for at least one year. A total of 161...