656 Theories and techniques of oral implantology

for a fixed partial denture. A buccal tube was processed to the buccal surface of the crown covering the implant (Fig. 15-92).

The intermaxillary rubber band extended from the maxillary hook attached to the labial arch wire back to the buccal tube on the mandibular crown covering the implant (Fig. 15-93) . It was worn 24

hours a day, thus speeding the reduction of the over-bite and overjet.

This case might also have been treated in the following manner. The implant could have been stabilized to the nearest natural tooth by banding both the tooth and the implant post and extending a .040 rigid wire between them, soldering it to the

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Fig. 15-89. A, A preoperative Panorex shows the only five permanent teeth. All others were deciduous. B, The Panorex of the completed case, showing the blades.

Fig. 15-90. A lower edentulous posterior area with an upper arch wire and molar band with buccal tube is seen.

Fig. 15-91. The blade implant post is seen protruding through the fibromucosal tissue. The two bicuspid teeth were prepared for full crown restorations.