Article type :
Case Report
Author :
Praful Mehra, Akshay Bhargava, Sharad Gupta, Sharad Vaidya, Shikha
Volume :
1
Issue :
1
Abstract :
Implantology in present scenario has established a strong foothold in all aspects of prosthodontics be it removable or fixed. Ithas opened newer vistas of morepredictable rehabilitation with greater patientcomfort and improved quality of life. Implant retained mandibular overdenture is one such prosthetic modality. Cone Beam CT (CBCT)- the latest imaging modality with reduced dosage provides an accurate assessment of the anatomy of the implant site in three dimensions and aids in selecting the exact implant sites and sizes. This case report highlights how to interpret the CBCT datawith theaid of 3D Interactive softwares for diagnosis & treatmentplanning of implant retained mandibular overdenture.
Keyword :
Implant retained mandibular overdenture, CBCT, 3D Interactive Software