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A Postoperative Evaluation Guideline for Computer-Assisted Reconstruction of the Mandible
Published on: January 28, 2020
Prosthetic treatment time and satisfaction of edentulous patients treated with conventional or implant-stabilized
John A Hobkirk1, Hind H Abdel-Latif, Julie Howlett
1Division of Restorative Dental Sciences, UCL Eastman Dental Institute for Oral Health Care Sciences, University College, University of London, 256 Grays Inn Road, London WC1X 8LD, UK. J.Hobkirk@eastman.ucl.ac.uk
Purpose:
The aim of this study was to compare, prospectively, treatment with implant-retained mandibular overdentures versus conventional complete dentures.
Materials And Methods:
Part 2 of this paper reports on the outcome after 7 years of denture use, using additional questionnaires.
Results:
Patients with implant-stabilized overdentures continued to be more satisfied with their mandibular dentures and their diet than those using conventional complete dentures. About 50% of the implant group who completed the questionnaire had had their dentures remade. The other 50% remained satisfied with their original dentures and were still using them at the 7-year review. The average chairside time spent on them was 467 minutes.
Conclusions:
Mandibular overdentures with two endosseous implants permit better function than conventional complete dentures.