Restoration of Failing Maxillary Implant-Supported Fixed Prosthesis With Cross Arch Splinted Unilateral Zygomatic Implant: A Clinical Report

Management of one or more failing distal implants in an implant supported fixed prosthesis in a completely edentulous maxilla creates a challenging situation. Restoring immediate function with additional implants in such a situation can be a challenge considering the loss of supporting bone, need for grafting, age, and the patient's desire for immediate fixed dental prosthesis. This clinical report describes a situation where a zygomatic implant has been placed unilaterally and splinted with osseointegrated conventional implants by an immediate fixed provisional restoration.</jats:p

Implant Supported Oral Rehabilitation in a 5 Year Old Ectodermal Dysplasia Patient

Dental implant supported treatment for subjects with ectodermal dysplasia (ED) necessitates a multi-disciplinary approach and presents with high rate of clinical success and with very favourable patient related outcomes1. On the basis of available scientific literature, the youngest child with ED who had received implant supported prosthesis is a three year old2 and the longest follow-up study for successful management of a subject with ED is three decades3. In this case report, we present the case of a five year old boy with ED who recently began the journey of oral rehabilitation through fixed implant supported prosthesis. Key Words : Ectodermal Dysplasia , Anodontia , Dental Implants , Implant Supported Over-denture , Fixed Prosthesis</jats:p