How to restore lower complete edentulism with implant-supported overdentures: an evidence-based clinical management

• Published in: BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL
• Main Authors: Ong, Joshua Ee Xin
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: SPRINGERNATURE 2024
• Subjects: Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
• Online Access: https://www-webofscience-com.uitm.idm.oclc.org/wos/woscc/full-recordWOS:001365046000006

This clinical report demonstrates how a two-implant mandibular implant-supported overdenture is planned and executed. The following steps feature the dual scan technique as part of implant planning and a radiographic-turned-surgical stent to guide a freehand, two-stage surgical placement of two implant fixtures on the bilateral canine positions of the mandibular arch. A non-splinted, two-implant mandibular implant-supported overdenture is a practical and cost-effective treatment solution for lower edentulism.It is important for clinicians to understand the prosthetic complications of commonly used attachment systems, as well as their maintenance needs.The main prosthetic complication of ball abutments is denture-base fractures, while frequent maintenance visits due to wear of the retentive nylon inserts are the key prosthetic complications of locator abutments.