Category: Implantology

Autors: Duarte F., Ramos C.

Reference: Aesthetic & Implant Dentistry (Ed. Port.) 2006; 1(2):33-37

Abstract: Zygoma implants were originally conceded for a two stages protocol with a 6 months waiting period. Immediate-function Brånemark System® Implants have become an accepted alternative for fixed restorations in total edentulous patients, based on documented high success rates.
The purpose of this paper was to develop and document a different and effective surgical and prosthetic protocol for immediate function of four Zygoma Brånemark System® implants supporting fixed prostheses in completely edentulous patients: the “Quadrilex” concept.

 

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