Radiographic Evaluation of Two Different Designs for Treatment of Mandibular Bilateral Free End Saddle with Osseo-integrated Implants

Abstract

Purpose: Thegoal of this study was to evaluate radiographically two different designs for mandibular free
end saddle with osseointegrated implants.
Materials and Method: Ten lower Kennedy class I partially edentulous patients were selected to receive
implant at the second molar area, then patients were divided into 2 groups according to the implant
superstructures either (extra-coronal attachment or bar attachment). Patients of both groups receive
removable partial denture of the same design. Patients were followed up for 0, 3, 6 and 9 months clinically.
Results: Showed statistical difference between the 2 designs.
Conclusion: It could be concluded that Tooth-implant supported partial denture may be reasonable and
simple solution for Kennedy class I partial denture.