Case report: restoration of edentulous mandible with 4 BOI implants in an immediate load procedure.

Dental implants for insertion from the lateral aspects of the jaw bone have been described repeatedly, since 1972. Long term results have been reported. Due to their design, BOI-Implants (basal osseointegration) can be installed even in those cases, where the vertical bone supply is reduced. This applies to the distal areas of the maxilla and the mandible. Furthermore, BOI-implants allow immediate loading as long as a balanced masticatory function can be achieved and maintained. This paper reports on the steps taken to install a full lower bridge in 4 BOI-implants and restoration in a patient with a circular bridge. The bridge was made from CoCr-Alloy and covered with acrylic resin. This treatment technique reduces costs and treatment time by about 50% compared to conventional techniques.