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This very basic
treatment to stabilize a lower denture requires
the individual to have a very good bony ridge
support. Poor ridges will allow too much lateral
movement of the denture and hence all of the force
generated to the denture will be transferred to
the implants. In some cases this may cause the
implants to become overstressed, which will
result in their loss.
The first stage of
surgery ends with the implants seated flush with
the crest of the lower jaw bone . The implants
are submerged below the gum tissue for 6 months.
The second stage of
surgery (after 6 months of healing) ends with a
ball snap attachment connecting each implant to
the lower dentures.
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