Recommendations for Implant-Supported Full-Arch Rehabilitations in Edentulous Patients: The Oral Reconstruction Foundation Consensus Report

Int J Prosthodont. 2021:34:s8-s20. doi: 10.11607/ijp.consensusreport.

Abstract

The tasks of Working Groups 1 to 6 at the 4th Consensus Meeting of the Oral Reconstruction Foundation were to elucidate clinical recommendations for implant-supported full-arch rehabilitations in edentulous patients. Six systematic/narrative reviews were prepared to address the following subtopics: (1) the influence of medical and geriatric factors on implant survival; (2) the prevalence of peri-implant diseases; (3) the influence of material selection, attachment type, interarch space, and opposing dentition; (4) different interventions for rehabilitation of the edentulous maxilla; (5) different interventions for rehabilitation of the edentulous mandible; and (6) treatment choice and decision-making in elderly patients. Consensus statements, clinical recommendations, and implications for future research were determined based on structured group discussions and plenary session approval.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Consensus
  • Dental Implants*
  • Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
  • Humans
  • Jaw, Edentulous*
  • Maxilla
  • Mouth, Edentulous*

Substances

  • Dental Implants