Implant-fixed complete dentures: what is the current evidence?

Prosthetic and biologic complications of implant-supported fixed complete dentures are unfortunately quite common. Minor and major complications are significant factors affecting the success of our treatment and negatively affect the longevity of these prostheses. The association between prosthetic factors (number of implants, prosthetic material, cantilever length, bruxism, occlusion, and others) and the survival of these prostheses will be studied. Clinical recommendations and conclusions will be drawn for predictable long-term outcomes.

Learning objectives:

• Understand the available materials/ techniques for fixed complete dentures
• Understand the prosthetic and surgical factors for successful outcomes with fixed complete dentures (esthetic factors, prosthetic
• space, loading protocols, number of implants)
• Understand the risk factors that are correlated to prosthetic and biologic complications for different prosthetic materials
• Provide clinical recommendations for predictable long-term outcomes with fixed complete dentures