Among all the implant supported prosthesis , two implant supported over-denture treatment is the most cost effective treatment modality for restoring the mandibular arch , which also effectively meets the functional , social as well as economic expectation of the patients.
This video post is for both the professionals performing implant dentistry as well as the general population.
With this video one can gather the basic understanding of the restorative treatment phases of the implant supported over-denture , which include :
- the implants ( usually placed in the first surgery / stage 1 surgery ) ,
- the healing abutments ( placed over the implants in a second surgery / stage 2 surgery )
- the attachment of the ball abutments on the implants
- incorporation of their retentive components in the dentures in this case the Gold Caps from NOBEL BIOCARE ( so the dentures can anchor onto the ball abutments in the mouth )
At the same time , for the professionals the aim of the video is to demonstrate the importance of soft tissue examination and evaluation before , during and after the stage 2 surgery has been performed and the commencement of the restorative phase with the attachment of the abutments(*** only the immediate postoperative of Stage 2 Surgery and the Restorative phase with ball abutments thereafter have been shown in this video ) . All the implant surgeons will agree to the fact that the importance of a healthy keratinized soft tissue should not be undermined at any of the above mentioned stages , as it can impact the long term success of the implants .
Dr.Varun Malhotra
