Treatment considerations for maxillary implant overdentures: a systematic review

SJ Sadowsky - The Journal of prosthetic dentistry, 2007 - Elsevier
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Implant overdenture treatment for the edentulous maxilla is
challenging due to inherent anatomic and biomechanical problems. Moreover, controversy …

Ultraviolet photofunctionalization of titanium implants.

T Ogawa - Oral & Craniofacial Tissue Engineering, 2012 - search.ebscohost.com
In the face of growing demands and challenges in implant therapy, implant surfaces with
improved biologic capabilities are required. This review paper summarizes the findings of …

The effect of ultraviolet functionalization of titanium on integration with bone

H Aita, N Hori, M Takeuchi, T Suzuki, M Yamada… - Biomaterials, 2009 - Elsevier
Titanium implants are used as a reconstructive anchor in orthopedic and dental diseases
and problems. Recently, ultraviolet (UV) light-induced photocatalytic activity of titanium has …

A systematic review of implant‐supported maxillary overdentures after a mean observation period of at least 1 year

W Slot, GM Raghoebar, A Vissink… - Journal of Clinical …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Aim: The aim of the present systematic review of implant‐supported maxillary overdentures
was to assess the survival of implants, survival of maxillary overdentures and the condition …

Concepts for designing and fabricating metal implant frameworks for hybrid implant prostheses

C Drago, K Howell - Journal of Prosthodontics on Dental …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Edentulous patients have reported difficulties in managing complete dentures; they have
also reported functional concerns and higher expectations regarding complete dentures …

Patient‐reported outcome measures of edentulous patients restored with implant‐supported removable and fixed prostheses: a systematic review

CJ Yao, C Cao, MM Bornstein… - Clinical Oral Implants …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Objective The aim of this systematic review was to compare patient‐reported outcomes
measures (PROMs) of implant‐supported fixed complete dentures (IFCDs) and …

How do patients perceive the benefit of reconstructive dentistry with regard to oral health‐related quality of life and patient satisfaction? A systematic review

JM Thomason, G Heydecke, JS Feine… - Clinical oral implants …, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Background: Reconstructive dentistry encompasses an enormous range of treatment
modalities from the restoration of single teeth to the reconstruction of the whole …

Maxillary overdentures supported by four or six implants in the anterior region: 5‐year results from a randomized controlled trial

W Slot, GM Raghoebar, MS Cune… - Journal of clinical …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Objective To compare a four‐and six‐implant maxillary overdenture after an observation
period of 5 years. Material and methods Fifty subjects with functional problems concerning …

Implant-retained maxillary overdentures on milled bar suprastructures: a 10-year follow-up of surgical and prosthetic care and aftercare

A Visser, GM Raghoebar, HJA Meijer… - International Journal of …, 2009 - thejpd.org
Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate surgical and prosthetic care and aftercare of
maxillary overdentures supported by six endosseous implants and a milled bar …

Implant‐supported fixed prostheses in the edentulous maxilla: 8‐year prospective results

C Mertens, HG Steveling - Clinical oral implants research, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
Objective: The purpose of this prospective study was to evaluate the long‐term survival and
success rates of implants and screw‐retained, full‐arch prostheses placed in edentulous …