Rehabilitation of maxillary arch by immediate implant placement and immediate loading using all on 6 protocol : A case report.

Abstract

Edentulism is a current and relevant oral-health problem which has a negative social and psychological effect on patients’ quality of life. Implant-supported fixed restoration is a well-established treatment method for edentulous patients. Current concepts and techniques in implant dentistry have developed and changed with time to provide better esthetics and functional outcomes quickly.  Immediate loading offers several advantages over conventional loading without compromising the results. An immediate fixed provisional promotes a high level of patient satisfaction with respect to esthetics, phonetics, mastication and psychological comfort, enabling patients to return to their normal routine and maintain quality of life within a short period of time. Other advantages to extraction with simultaneous replacement include the maintenance of vertical dimension, elimination of interim denture therapy, and potential improvement of soft tissue healing.

The aim of the present case report was to demonstrate step wise oral rehabilitation of maxillary arch using all on 6 immediate placement and loading protocols with successful outcome after 2 years follow up.