Treatment results with immediate overdentures: An evaluation of 4.5 years

Abstract

Please be advised that this information was generated on 2018-05-12 and may be subject to change.T reatm en t r e su lts w ith im m ed iate ov erd en tu res: An ev a lu a tio n o f 4.5 y ea rs

Retention Characteristics of Attachment Systems for Implant Overdentures

“…Deteriorating muscle strength and coordination in elderly patients may lead to problems fabricating complete dentures, as well as difficulty achieving and maintaining acceptable denture stability and retention 5‐7 . Moreover, elderly patients often have difficulty adapting to new complete dentures and have problems attaining comfortable and efficient denture function 4,8,9 …”

Mechanical Properties of Magnetic Attachments for Removable Prostheses on Teeth and Implants

“…Initially restricted to maxillofacial indications, including craniofacial deficiencies and epithetics, 12–14 the use of magnetic attachments has been successfully established for implant‐retained removable dental prostheses. Clinical and in vitro studies confirmed the advantages of magnetic attachments for these indications 11,15–22 Advantages include control of load transmitted to implants, and the relative ease of prosthesis fabrication in complicated patients.…”

Longitudinal Assessment of Denture Maintenance Needs in an Overdenture Population

“…Since the 1960s, an analysis of several longitudinal studies [4][5][6][7][8][9] showed benefits to overdentures, such as the retardation of progressive residual ridge reduction, 4,5 better stability of the dentures, as well as better load transmission of the prostheses, especially of mandibular overdentures, allowing improved masticatory ability and efficiency. [6][7][8][9][10][11][12] There have also been reports of psychological benefits to patients because they do not feel they are edentulous. 7 This may be an important factor in maintaining a more positive self-image.…”