The use of dental implants to retain thumb prostheses: a short-term evaluation of 2 cases.

Abstract

This article presents the use of dental implants for the retention of thumb prostheses. Two patients with traumatic amputation of the thumb were rehabilitated with implant-supported digital prostheses. A dental implant was placed in the residual bone of the thumb. After a 3-month osseointegration period, retentive attachment and silicone prostheses were fabricated. Osseointegration of the implant, peri-implant skin health, and prosthesis function were assessed every 6 months. The follow-up period was 18 months for patient 1 and 21 months for patient 2. Osseointegration was achieved, and there were no skin problems. Some degree of tactile sensation was observed, and the patients were satisfied with the esthetic result.

• Authors: Cemal Aydin, Secil Karakoca, Handan Yilmaz, Caner Yilmaz, Kemal Yamalik
• Journal: The International journal of prosthodontics (Int J Prosthodont) 2008 Mar-Apr Vol. 21 Issue 2 Pg. 138-40 ISSN: 0893-2174 [Print] United States
• PMID: 18546768 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Dental Implants

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Amputation, Traumatic (rehabilitation)
• Dental Implants
• Esthetics
• Female
• Finger Phalanges (injuries, surgery)
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Male
• Osseointegration (physiology)
• Patient Satisfaction
• Prostheses and Implants
• Prosthesis Design
• Thumb (injuries, surgery)