Dental implants – Transosteal Implants
Transosteal implants are one-piece, transmandibular, complex implants that also are available as individual abutments. For this type of implant, a submental skin incision must be made under surgical conditions.An advantage of the transosteal implant is its predictable longevity. Several designs are available, and because of the implants’ long-term predictability, several patients still have prostheses supported by them. Designs include a single component device ( Fig. 2-7 ) and several varieties of multiple component, staple devices ( Fig. 2-8 ).
Figures 2-7 + 2-8
Prosthetic options:
The usual application for these implants was to support an overdenture. Fixed bridges were rarely made as alternatives.
Suitable arch:
Mandible, anterior region, completely or partially edentulous (single component may be used in the presence of adjacent teeth).
Bone requirements:
Bone height (vertical) >6mm
Bone width (labial to lingual) >5mm
