Clinical Outcome and Peri-implant Findings of Four-Implant–Supported Distal Cantilevered Fixed Mandibular Prostheses: Five-Year Results

Abstract

Fixed four-implant rehabilitations with distal cantilevers of a defined length with or without distally tilted implants showed high success rates. Inferior hygiene in the anterior mandible regions may be a result of reduced cleansability and variations in anatomical landmarks. Resin veneering proved advantageous for repair or modification but disadvantageous for discoloration.