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case_images: (a) Occlusal view after implant placement in maxilla. (b) Occlusal view after implant placement in mandible.
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case_images: AG, Basel, Switzerland) were inserted in the maxilla and mandible according to surgical stents (Figure 1). A bar- (ITI Dental Implant System) retained maxillary overdenture and ball- (Rhein 83, Bologna, Italy) retained mandibular overdenture were processed using conventional procedures.
case_images: (a) Alginate impression with a prefabricated tray corrected with impression compound for extending to the soft palate site. (b) Maxillary special tray after border molding. (c) Final impression of maxillary arch extending to the soft palate.
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case_images: Paul, MN, USA, Figure 2).
case_images: (a) Intaglio surface of the denture after spacer removal. (b) Intaglio surface of the denture after lining with resilient material.
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case_images: The denture was placed on the cast until the resilient material setting was completed (Figure 3).
case_images: (a) Occlusal view of maxillary bar attachment. (b) Occlusal view of mandibular ball attachment. (c) Frontal view of maxillary and mandibular denture in centric occlusion. (d) Maxillary denture and palatal lift portion in place.
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case_images: In this period the dentures were well maintained, and the patient was comfortable using them (Figure 4).