Mandibular Implants (published 1977)   Dr. Leonard I. Linkow

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The implant denture, always includes acrylic teeth with zero degree inclined planes, fig. 31, and the occlusion with the new upper denture (which also should always be done) must be exact, figs. 32, 33. The post-operative x-ray shows the accurate fit, fig. 34.

Another case about two and one half weeks after the sutures were removed, fig. 35, also reveals accessory incisions. The superstructure framework is fitted over the protruding posts and the horizontal portion must not touch the soft tissues, fig. 36. The finished case, fig. 37.

A clinical picture of asymmetry, fig. 38, can be caused by asymmetrical muscle attachments or unequal height of bone itself as was the reason in this situation. Notice that more bone exists

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1 Mandibular asymmetry caused by asymmetrical muscle attachments



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