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Mandibular two-implant-retained overdenture: prosthetic design and fabrication protocol
Alexander Shor1, Yoshihiro Goto, Kavita Shor
1Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA. alexshor38@hotmail.com
Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
|February 27, 2007
Summary
This study presents a cost-effective implant-retained overdenture for the edentulous mandible using two implants. The described technique simplifies fabrication and utilizes resilient attachments for retention.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
- Implantology
Background:
- Implant-retained overdentures are a common solution for the edentulous mandible.
- Optimal design, attachment systems, and fabrication techniques remain subjects of discussion.
Observation:
- This article details a mandibular overdenture supported by two freestanding implants in the anterior region.
- The design incorporates a metal framework, prefabricated stock abutments, and hinge-type resilient attachments.
Findings:
- The proposed fabrication technique minimizes clinical appointments.
- Resilient attachments are integrated into the overdenture during laboratory procedures.
Implications:
- This approach offers a simplified and potentially more accessible treatment option for mandibular rehabilitation.
- Further research may explore long-term outcomes and patient satisfaction with this specific design.