The OSU frame: A novel approach to fabricating immediate load fixed-detachable prostheses

The OSU frame: A novel approach to fabricating immediate load fixed-detachable prostheses
September 2004
Rafael Tames, DDS *
Ed McGlumphy, DDS, MS ÇƒÜ *
Tamer El-Gendy, DDS, MS Çƒ?
Ralph Wilson, DDS, MS ¨?
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Online
Abstract
Purpose Interest in the concept of immediate or early loading of dental implants is increasing. The survival of these implants, particularly in the anterior mandible, has been demonstrated in a variety of clinical reports for different implant systems. However, to make immediate loading a reality for the patient, the restorative dentist must coordinate care with the surgeon and the laboratory fabricating the prosthesis. This article describes a method that allows restoration of the edentulous mandible in 2 days.
Materials and methods Five implants were placed in the mandible and restored in 2 days with a final fixed-detachable prosthesis that was fabricated using the OSU Frame. There is little change to the surgical protocol whether the implants are loaded immediately or loading was delayed. The step-by-step technique is described.
Results and conclusion There are several benefits to this method over those currently available. No changes in surgical armamentarium technique are required. The technique may be adapted to any implant system and it offers improved flexibility over the existing systems. The OSU Frame accommodates variability in arch form and suboptimal implant placement, facilitating immediate implant loading with the final prosthesis for nearly any edentulous implant patient.
Publishing and Reprint Information
*Private Practice, Mexico City, Mexico
ÇƒÜAssociate Professor, Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Columbus, OH
Çƒ?Assistant Professor, Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Columbus, OH
¨?Private Practice, Phoenix, AZ
*Reprint correspondence and reprint requests to Dr McGlumphy: Section of Restorative, Prosthodontics and Endodontics, The Ohio State University, 305 W 12th Ave, #191, Columbus, OH 43218
Email address: mcglumphy.1@osu.edu (Ed McGlumphy)
Copyright ¨© 2004 by American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2004.06.038
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