Case of the Month: JUNE

NEXUS HYBRID WITH ZIRCONIA OVERLAY

The client has requested a fixed prosthesis on 7 implants. This case had some challenges due to the lack of implant placements in the anterior region due to insufficient bone proportions when compared to the posterior.

The Nexus Titanium bar with Multi-layered Zirconia overlay was chosen, this allows for a rigid titanium substructure to connect to all implants and a profile in the unsupported areas which is aimed at reducing the flex between the adjacent implants which bare the largest span.

A multi-layered zirconia overlay was chosen, this is intended to be permanently cemented together at completion using resin bonded cement.

Client also requested the tooth design to reflect a shortened arch and in addition any posterior Ti bar portions exposed to be highly polished. This portion was designed to be hygienic by way of its ease of cleansability.