Narrative: Case History 1

The selected case history describes a 56-year-old surgical nurse who is very dissatisfied with her existing anterior removable partial denture, especially the presence of anterior diastemas, but she is unaware of any speech impediment. She also dislikes the instability, bulk, and removable nature of both of her removable partial dentures, as well as the soreness of her palatal mucosa. She expresses a desire to receive fixed implant-supported prostheses, if possible, but is open to all treatment options. She explains her need for a predictable, safe, and lifelong treatment outcome.