Implant Supported Fixed Prosthetic Restoration of a Mandibular Arch in a Patient with Marfan Syndrome

Implant rehabilitation of an edentulous mandible presents significant improvements over conventional complete denture therapy with regards to efficient function, esthetics and therefore improve the quality of life to patient's satisfaction. Choosing the right treatment plan to meet the patient's expectations is the prime objective considering his edentulous status and health. Several implant prosthetic models of treatment have been developed and successfully utilized in clinical practices. This clinical case describes dental rehabilitation using implants in a patient with Marfan syndrome. The patient came to the Dept of prosthodontics with two- implant supported mandibular overdenture and was not comfortable with the removable prosthesis and wanted to get a fixed prosthesis done in his mandibular arch. The patient had seven Endosseous root form implants placed in the Dept of Oral surgery. Once the patient came back with the implants placed a fixed prosthesis was planned and executed. At the six months follow-up, the prosthesis made was in immaculate condition and the patient was satisfied with treatment and reported that his expectations were met. This article describes the prosthetic design and technical steps in the fabrication of a fixed implant-supported mandibular prosthesis.