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1_201620 Implant-prosthetic restorations The challenge of creating an aesthetically pleasing smile in an edentulous patient Author_Cristian Petri, Romania _Rehabilitation of the edentulous jaw can be achieved with various treatment modalities. Removable implant-supported overdentures can provide a comfortable, aesthetic and functional option even in cases in which only a limited number of im- plants can be used. Since the number of patients desiring an alternative to complete dentures is on the rise, this treatment option is becoming a frequent choice. Patients’ expectations re- garding prosthetic tooth replacements are similarly high compared with fixed ceramic veneered restorations. With the emergence of new materials and their combination with CAD/CAM tech- nology, outstanding clinical outcomes can be achieved for this indication. An adequate solution can be found for almost every pa- tient and budget. 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. Fig. 1 Fig. 3 Fig. 2 Fig. 4 case report _ implant restorations