Implant-Supported Removable Partial Denture: An Approach to Rehabilitate Maxillary Kennedy Class I

Abstract

 Patients with maxillary Kennedy Class I are frequent visitors to the dental office, the missing of posterior teeth makes the control 
of the movement of removable partial dentures difficult due to the axis of rotation and the different resiliencies between the 
supporting structures. The use of implants in association to the conventional metal frame denture provides favorable long-term 
stability and retention, good clinical outcomes in terms of occurrence of complications and maintenance. In this clinical case, 
a patient with a maxillary Kennedy Class I was rehabilitated using a 3 implants to support metallic removable partial denture. A 
three dimensional (3D) surgical guide was used for the well-placement of the strategic implants and ball attachments were tighte
ned as connectors between implant and denture. The patient was satisfied after 4-years of follow-up and reported good occlusal 
stability, esthetic and functional satisfaction