Advancements in both implant macro-design and digital manufacturing workflows have expanded the clinical spectrum, offering a diverse array of treatment modalities to restore oral function, facial aesthetics, and patient quality of life.
However, selecting the ideal prosthetic design remains a complex clinical challenge that requires a meticulous evaluation of patient-specific parameters.
Clinicians must balance multiple diagnostic factors, including residual alveolar bone volume, jaw relationships, lip support requirements, hygiene compliance, and financial considerations.
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This comprehensive contemporary review addresses these critical decision-making processes by classifying and evaluating the primary prosthetic options available in full-arch therapy.
The publication provides an in-depth analysis of the structural and biological differences between fixed and removable alternatives.
It explores fixed options, such as screw-retained implant-supported bridges (hybrid prostheses) and monolithic zirconia restorations, highlighting their biomechanical stability and superior patient acceptance.
Concurrently, the paper examines removable implant-supported overdentures utilizing various attachment systems (bar, locator, or telescopic crowns), emphasizing their role in cases with severe ridge resorption where lip support and structural hygiene access are paramount.
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For oral surgeons, prosthodontists, and general dentists, this review serves as an essential evidence-based framework to optimize treatment planning, mitigate mechanical complications, and ensure long-term clinical predictability.
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