A custom-milled titanium complete-arch mandibular framework and a maxillary complete denture fabricated in 3 appointments: a dental technique

Tex Dent J. 2012 Jul;129(7):695-701.

Abstract

Background: When restoring multiple implants in the completely edentulous mandible, fabrication of a passive-fitting framework using traditional casting procedures is difficult. The introduction of computer-aided design and manufacturing techniques for fabricating custom 1-piece titanium frameworks simplifies this challenge and reduces time spent by the restorative dentist.

Purpose: The aim of this case presentation is to explain how to fabricate a milled titanium framework using Procera technique step by step.

Materials and methods: A 79-year-old woman with an edentulous maxilla and mandible received a maxillary complete denture in 3 appointments by duplicating her existing complete denture, and a mandibular screw-retained fixed dental prosthesis using a milled titanium framework. The patient did not have any problems regarding her implants and restorations in a year of service.

Conclusion: This clinical report presents a complete oral rehabilitation, in which a custom-milled titanium complete-arch mandibular framework was fabricated with an overdenture, and a maxillary complete denture was fabricated using a denture duplication technique in 3 appointments.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous
  • Dental Impression Technique
  • Dental Prosthesis Design*
  • Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported*
  • Denture Retention / instrumentation*
  • Denture, Complete, Upper*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Jaw, Edentulous / diagnostic imaging
  • Jaw, Edentulous / rehabilitation
  • Mandible / surgery*
  • Models, Dental
  • Office Visits
  • Radiography
  • Titanium

Substances

  • Titanium