Fixed Detachable Prosthesis/Hybrid prosthesis: Literature Review

Background : The loss of teeth is a problem that frequently interferes with mastication, phonetics and esthetics. Patients frequently find their use of a removable partial denture (RPD) to be in sufficient from a functional and aesthetic standpoint. An alternative to fixed dentures (FD) for free-end saddles is a hybrid prosthesis that combines a RPD and FD using precision attachment. Methods : The inability to consistently achieve a passive fit with screw-retained implant prostheses is well documented in the literature. This review is evidenced based literature describing current available data regarding the fabrication of fixed-detachable hybrid prosthesis. Conclusions : Current and past literature regarding implant-retained frameworks for full-arch, hybrid restorations have been presented. Guidelines were proposed for use by clinicians and laboratory technicians in designing implant-retained frameworks. However further clinical and laboratory research continues to be warranted to test the efficacy of the proposed guidelines. © 2022 MSA. All rights reserved.