Treatment Considerations for Implant Rehabilitation
“Multiple surgical and restorative factors play a role in the treatment planning of implant restorations for the edentulous patient (Ali B, Bhavani V., 2014)”.
Critical restorative factors include a complete examination and evaluation of:
The dentist discussed expectations of treatment outcomes with the patient and what the patient’s long-term goal was for her teeth. There were clear objectives to have better masticatory function, aesthetic requirements, improved speech and an improved sense of well-being. The patient reported that three anterior teeth exfoliated naturally in the last 3 weeks and chewing was not problematic but the loss of the teeth had resulted in a lisp. The existing full upper denture had not been a problem over the years. Breakages had occurred with the denture which was repaired by gluing the denture.
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Southern Cross Dental would like to acknowledge and thank Dr Lincoln Harris, Bargara, Queensland for the presentation of this clinical case.
