Standardization of radiographs for mandibular implant-supported overdentures: review and innovation

Authors: Payne A.G.T.¹; Solomons Y.F.¹; Lownie J.F.²

Source: Clinical Oral Implants Research, Volume 10, Number 4, August 1999 , pp. 307-319(13)

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Abstract:

Radiographic monitoring of marginal peri-fixture bone is mandatory during prospective evaluation of different dental implant systems. Unyielding, uni-directional focus towards identifying the credlbdlty of implant-supported overdenture therapy for the management of the edentulous predicament, has often neglected correct standardization of follow-up radiographs. Techniques for truly accurate location of film-holding devices have often not been applied to both unicentre and multicentre reports on mandibular implant-supported overdentures using Brinemark implants. An innovative improvement on existing methods using conventional and custom-made components, shows a procedure to accurately and simply standardize follow-up radiographs, for both free-standing and bar designs for mandibular implant-supported overdentures.

Keywords: standardization; radiographs; implant-supported overdentures

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1034/j.1600-0501.1999.100407.x

Affiliations: 1: Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Universify of Witwatersrand, Johannesbura. South Africa: 2: Division of Maxillo-facialand Oral Surgery Department of Surgery University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Publication date: 1999-08-01