Rehabilitation of distal extension maxillary ridges with fixed and removable implant-supported prostheses: Preliminary 12-month randomized clinical trial.
Ahmed Mahmoud El HaronOsama Mohammed Raouf AskarWael Said AhmedMoustafa Abdou ELsyadPublished in: Clinical implant dentistry and related research (2023)
Fixed restorations supported with either long or short implants were associated with improved implant stability, reduced bone loss, and increased patient satisfaction compared to implant-assisted RPDs. However, implant-assisted RPDs were associated with more favorable peri-implant soft tissue health and increased satisfaction with surgery, healing, and cleaning.