6 implants vs. upper denture

0 Rating(s).

Posted on 09.01.2012 01:27 PM By Paul Kozy DDS In Implants

6 implants , three 3.8x15mm, three 3.8x12mm, in #21,22, 24,25,27,28 positions. Upper complete denture. Patient is average size 50 yr. female.
I would like to go fixed with 2 bi cantilever each side. Thoughts?

6 lower implants

Respond to Case

Add a comment to the discussion on 6 implants vs. upper denture

Case has been added to your favorites.

Case has been removed from your favorites.

Thank you for your input. Your comment has been posted.

Edit Comment

Comment has been updated.

1 Comments

Maurice Salama says on 09.01.2012 04:46 PM

Biomechanics?? The length of distal cantilever. Brunski's studies have a formula. Certainly should be able to handle at least one cantilever pontic here. By the way, why not "all on 4" or in this case "all on 6" with angulated distal implants to maximize distal support for bridge.
regards Maurice