JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY THE

Vol. 101 No. 6      June - 2009

ISSN: 0022-3913      UBIC: 171

RESUMEN

This article describes the treatment provided to a patient who presented with a partially edentulous maxillary anterior space exhibiting severe resorption of the residual ridge. Two endosseous implants were placed to retain the prosthesis which restored the missing teeth. A 1-piece zirconia implant fixed partial denture with individual all-ceramic crowns was used to replace the missing portions of the soft and hard tissues. This clinical report details the treatment of this restorative dilemma. (J Prosthet Dent 2009;1 01:354-358)

SUMMARY

A technique for restoring the severely resorbed anterior maxillary edentulous area with a fixed partial denture supported by implants is presented. The restoration consisted of a milled zirconia bar with gingival porcelain and individual cemented all-ceramic crowns. The outcome of the described treatment met the patient's expectations without additional surgical intervention. While there s a possibility the esthetic result could have been improved through surgical procedures, the restorative dentist must have options when more ideal treatment plans are not feasible. The treatment presented here provides one such option when faced with extensive hard and soft tissue loss.

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