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I case report _ implant restorations _Rehabilitation of the edentulous jaw can be achieved with various treatment modalities. Remov- able implant-supported overdentures can provide a comfortable, aesthetic and functional option even in cases in which only a limited number of implants canbeused.Sincethenumberofpatientsdesiringan alternative to complete dentures is on the rise, this treatment option is becoming a frequent choice. Patients’ expectations regarding prosthetic tooth replacements are similarly high compared with fixed ceramic veneered restorations. With the emer- gence of new materials and their combination with CAD/CAMtechnology,outstandingclinicaloutcomes can be achieved for this indication. An adequate solution can be found for almost every patient and budget. Generally, overdentures offer several advantages over conventional removable prostheses, including improvedstability,functionality,comfort,confidence in the ability to interact socially, straight forward rehabilitation and easy maintenance for the patient. Quite simply, overdentures result in a significant improvement in the quality of life of the patient. In our case, a 58-year-old patient presented at the practice with discomfort caused by her complete maxillary denture. When looking at her history, we found a prosthetic restoration retained on six im- Fig. 1_Aesthetic evaluation prior to treatment: the edentulous upper jaw had been provided with a conventional complete denture. Figs. 2 & 3_After the healing and osseointegration process of the four implants, an impression of the oral situation was taken. The impression posts were splinted together prior to impression taking. Fig. 4_Implant model for the reconstruction of the overdenture. Implant-prosthetic restorations The challenge of creating an aesthetically pleasing smile in an edentulous patient Author_ Cristian Petri, Romania 22 I CAD/CAM 3_2015 Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4

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