Simplified procedure for replacement of retentive clips in a bar-retained implant overdenture

J Prosthet Dent. 2000 May;83(5):586-8. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3913(00)70020-5.

Abstract

Replacing the retentive elements in a bar-retained overdenture can be a difficult and time-consuming procedure. This article describes an impression procedure that allows the matrices in a bar-retained implant overdenture to be replaced in the laboratory using a heat-cured rebase procedure. Long waxing screws are used, which allows the bar to be removed in the rebase impression and incorporated in a new master cast. After completion of the laboratory phase, the bar is screwed back onto the implant abutments and the denture, with new retentive matrices, is inserted.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Dental Clasps*
  • Dental Impression Technique*
  • Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
  • Denture Rebasing*
  • Denture Repair / methods*
  • Denture Retention / instrumentation
  • Denture, Overlay*
  • Humans
  • Male