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Masticatory function and patient satisfaction with implant-supported mandibular overdentures: a prospective 5-year
Merete Bakke1, Betty Holm, Klaus Gotfredsen
1School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. mb@odont.ku.dk
The International Journal of Prosthodontics
|December 12, 2002
Summary
Implant-supported mandibular overdentures significantly improve biting and chewing function in edentulous patients. Patients experienced enhanced food comminution and reduced chewing pain after treatment.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Prosthodontics
- Oral Rehabilitation
Background:
- Edentulous patients often experience retention issues with conventional dentures.
- Implant-supported prostheses offer improved stability and function compared to conventional options.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of implant-supported mandibular overdentures.
- To compare outcomes in fully satisfied versus not fully satisfied patients regarding biting and chewing function.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 12 edentulous patients received implant-supported mandibular overdentures.
- Functional assessments included chewing ability, bite force, and electromyographic activity.
- Evaluations were conducted pre-treatment and at multiple intervals up to 5 years post-treatment.
Main Results:
- All patients demonstrated improved ability to comminute food, increased bite force, and enhanced chewing activity.
- Patients reported improved function and reduced chewing pain.
- Lower baseline muscle activity was noted in patients who were not fully satisfied with the overdenture function.
Conclusions:
- Implant-supported mandibular overdentures provide superior biting and chewing function compared to conventional complete dentures.
- Treatment leads to significant functional improvements and patient satisfaction.
