During the last blog post, we discussed Ken who was diagnosed with rare disorders called Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Odontogenesis Imperfecta. These disorders caused extensive dental problems. Ken was treated by Dr. Balshi and the team at Pi Dental Center with implant supported AvaDent Accelerset Prosthesis. This technology is discussed below.
Ken’s is the first Accelerset Prosthesis engineered by AvaDent (Global Dental Science). It’s fully automated and consists of 3 main parts:
1) a milled titanium framework that is designed with individual keys to support,
2) fully milled keyway teeth and is veneered with
3) a fully milled PMMA gingiva.
The teeth can be made of several different materials. In Ken’s case, the front teeth are lithium disilicate (e.max) and the back teeth are multi-layer zirconia.
Photos detailing progression from computer model to final:
AvaDent prosthesis design in Viewer Software
From the design the framework is built and individual crowns are placed.
The completed restoration, which has been designed
according to the digital design that was created in the Viewer.
The completed prosthesis which has been designed
according to the digital design that was created in the Viewer.
Ken’s final restoration
Ken is also part of a research project to study the retention of the crowns to the milled titanium framework. Half of the crowns are cemented to the titanium framework with resin cement and the other half are press-fit to the framework using an intermediary sleeve made from polyether ether ketone (PEEK).
The technique of cementing the crowns in place is the industry standard.
The press-fit technique with the PEEK sleeve is the subject of our clinical research. All of the milled components are made separately in three different types of milling machines simultaneously. They are then assembled and made ready for delivery to the patient.
Ken’s Accelerset prosthesis is the first of its kind. It is supported by 6 dental implants. Accelerset prostheses can be be made on any number of implants and most types of dental implants.
Board certified prosthodontists, Dr. Thomas Balshi and Dr. Glenn Wolfinger, are skilled at providing advanced dental implant care and delivering superior prosthetic solutions. To learn more about dental implant treatment using the Accelerset call 215-646-6334 or contact us using the link below.
Terminology:
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a rare disorder affecting the connective tissue and characterized by extremely fragile brittle bones that break or fracture easily, often without apparent cause. The specific symptoms and physical findings associated with OI vary greatly from case to case. The severity of OI also varies greatly, even among individuals in the same family.
Odontogenesis Imperfecta is a developmental disturbance of one or of several adjacent teeth, characterized by deficient formation of enamel and dentin. Such teeth exhibit delayed eruption into the oral cavity.
This treatment made a big difference in his smile. nice!
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