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| Year : 2013 | Volume
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| Issue : 3 | Page : 143-150 |
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Tooth implant supported Prosthesis: A Literature review
Vidya Kamalaksh Shenoy1, Shobha J Rodrigue2, E Prashanti3, Sharon J. R. Saldanha2
1 Department of Prosthodontics, AJ Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
2 Department of Prosthodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
3 Department of Prosthodontics, Melaka Manipal Medical College, Melaka Manipal University, Karnataka, India
Correspondence Address:
Shobha J Rodrigue
Department of Prosthodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka
India
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DOI: 10.4103/2229-5194.131198
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Background: Implants are connected to the natural teeth in the management of partially edentulous patients. The use of this concept has been a subject of discussion as some authors have recommended it while others stress on the potential complications associated with splinting implants to natural teeth. Purpose: The purpose of this article was to systematically review the literature regarding the rationale, difference in the biomechanical behavior of the implant and the natural teeth, nature of connection, potential complications associated with splinting of implants and teeth, and guidelines to be followed. Materials and Methods: Various databases like PubMed, Ebscohost, Science Direct were searched between 1980 to December 2011 to retrieve articles regarding the implant natural teeth connection. A manual search for the references from the retrieved articles was also completed. The articles published only in English, randomized clinical trials, prospective and retrospective clinical studies, laboratory and computer generated research were included. Abstracts, opinion articles, technique articles and questionnaire based studies were excluded. Results: The biomechanical impact of mismatch in the mobility pattern of natural teeth and implants has been controversial. Various complications associated with tooth implant supported prosthesis has been reported with intrusion and implant overloading being the cause of concern. Marginal bone loss associated with overload around the implant has been reported and found to be within acceptable levels. The reports also suggested no significant differences between various types of connections utilized and to use the non rigid connections with caution. Conclusion: Whenever possible implant supported prostheses should be the treatment of choice. However, certain clinical situations demand connecting teeth to implants.
Clinical Relevance to Interdisciplinary Dentistry
- The difference in the biomechanical behaviour between osseointegrated implants and teeth and the efficacy of the different modes of connection that have been employed are explored.
- Evidence based decisions could be made concerning utility of connecting teeth to implants
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