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Implant Surgery: Locator attachments are used after placing two Nobel Biocare implants in the anterior regions of the fully edentulous mandible, to retrofit an overdenture to the implants.

Type: 
Main Program
ID: MP-45

Friday, September 12, 2008
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Language: English
Presenters:
Moderator Ignace Naert;
Commentator Gerry Raghoebar;
Expert panel Peter Keizer; Edith Groenendijk; Henny Meijer;
Performing Treatment Wil Franken;
Presenter Henny Meijer; Ignace Naert;
 


Learning outcomes:
At the conclusion of this session, the audience will be able to:

  • Understand the diagnosis and treatment plan for the placement of two implants used with Locator attachments and an overdenture
  • Describe the placement of the Nobel Biocare implant. - Discuss this techniques for denture retention.
  • Understanding the importance of placing the implant in attached mucosa.
  • Explain the indications and success rates with Immediate Function™ and the implant retained overdenture.

Scientific evidence:
Turkyilmaz I, Tumer CEarly versus late loading of unsplinted TiUnite surface implants supporting mandibular overdentures: a 2-year report from a prospective study.J Oral Rehabil 2007, 34; 773-780

Payne AG, Tawse-Smith A, Kumara R, Thomson WM. One-year prospective evaluation of the early loading of unsplinted conicalBrånemark fixtures with mandibular overdentures immediately following surgery.Clin Implant Dent Relat Res. 2001;3(1):9-19.

Please note that all information is correct at time of publication and may change.