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Clinical Case Report

Replacement of Six Teeth with a Fixed Dental Prosthesis on Four Bone-Level Implants

Muizzaddin Mokti, German Gallucci

In November 2010, a 44-year-old woman presented to the Harvard School of Dental Medicine seeking options to replace her failing six-unit conventional prosthesis. Having served for approximately 10 years, the fixed partial denture had repeatedly needed recementation after chronic dislodgement over the past few months. Following these episodes, the patient requested further evaluation of her current prosthesis and showed interest in exploring other options for a fixed solution. The patient was in good overall health, presenting with no systemic contraindications to implant therapy or any history of allergies; she did not smoke and was on no medications. Being a well-motivated individual, she regularly saw her general dental practitioner and effectively complied with oral hygiene requirements.

Surgical SAC classification
Advanced
Prosthodontic SAC classification
Straightforward
Source
Treatment Guide 6
Purchase price
10 Academy Coins
CPD/CME
0.15 hours

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General information

Case Type Extended Space
Jaw Maxilla
Area Anterior
# of Teeth 6
# of Implants 4
Type of Implants Two-Piece
Attachment Two-Piece
Bone Augmentation Horizontal|Simultaneous
Augmentation Materials Xenogenous|Membrane
Guided Surgery No
Soft Tissue Grafting None
Abutment Type CAD/CAM
Prosthesis Type FDP

Esthetic Risk Assessment

Esthetic Risk Factors Low Medium High
Medical Status Healthy Compromised
Smoking Habit Non-smoker Light smoker (< 10 cigarettes per day) Heavy smoker (>= 10 cigarettes per day)
Patient's Esthetic Expectations Low Medium High
Lip Line No exposure of papillae Exposure of papillae Full exposure of mucosa margin
Periodontal Phenotype Low-scalloped, thick Medium-scalloped, medium-thick High-scalloped, thin
Shape of Tooth Crowns Rectangular Triangular
Infection at Implant Site None Chronic Acute
Bone Level at Adjacent Teeth <= 5 mm to contact point 5.5 to 6.5 mm to contact point > 7 mm to contact point
Prosthodontic Status of Neighboring Teeth Virgin Restored
Width of Edentulous Span 1 tooth (>= 7 mm) 1 tooth (< 7 mm) 2 teeth or more
Soft Tissue Anatomy Intact Defective
Bone Volume Horizontally and vertically sufficient Horizontally deficient Deficient vertically or deficient vertically AND horizontally

  • * General SAC assessment modifiers that are also part of the ERA. To avoid redundancy they are listed in this section even if no complete ERA has been made.

  • ** Not applicable to the ERA of immediate placement cases and replaced by "Socket Integrity" listed below under "Surgical SAC Classification". For all other placement types this value is a classification determinant and listed here even if no complete ERA has been made.

Surgical SAC classification

SAC Level Advanced
Defining Characteristics More than three missing teeth to be replaced with an implant-borne prosthesis or prostheses
Modality -
Placement Protocol Early or late implant placement
Tooth Site -
Socket Morphology -
Socket Integrity -
Bone Volume Deficient horizontally, allowing simultaneous augumentation
Anatomic Risk Low
Esthetic Risk Medium
Complexity Moderate
Risk of Complications Moderate

Prosthodontic SAC classification

SAC Level Straightforward
Defining Characteristics Up to three missing teeth to be replaced with an implant-borne restoration or restorations
Loading Protocol Conventional or early
Retention Cemented, with prosthesis margin < 3mm submucosal Cemented, with prosthesis margin < 3mm submucosal
Maxillomandibular Relationship -
Mesio-Distal Space Adequate for the replacement of all missing teeth
Inter-Arch Distance -
Bruxism Absent
Esthetic Risk Medium
Provisional Implant-Supported Prosthesis Prosthodontic margin < 3 mm apical to mucosal crest Prosthodontic margin < 3 mm apical to mucosal crest
Interim Prosthesis during Healing Removable Removable
Occlusion/Articulation Harmonious
Occlusal Scheme/Issues -

Surgical SAC Modifiers

Periodontal Status Healthy

Prosthodontic SAC Modifiers

Soft Tissue Contour and Volume Slightly compromised

General SAC Modifiers

Oral Hygiene and Compliance Good
Access Adequate
Craniofacial/Skeletal Growth Completed
Publication date: Oct 13, 2014 Last review date: Apr 10, 2023 Next review date: Apr 10, 2026

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