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The mandibular staple bone plate: a long-term retrospective evaluation
H J Meijer1, R P Van Oort, G M Raghoebar
1Department of Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, University Hospital Groningen, The Netherlands.
Summary
The mandibular staple bone plate effectively stabilized lower dentures in a long-term study, showing a 91% survival rate and high patient satisfaction. However, endosseous implants offer similar success with simpler procedures.
Area of Science:
- Oral surgery
- Prosthodontics
- Dental implantology
Background:
- Edentulous patients often face challenges with lower denture stability.
- The mandibular staple bone plate (MSBP) was developed to address this issue.
- Long-term outcomes of MSBP for denture stabilization require thorough evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate clinical and radiographic parameters of MSBP.
- To assess patient satisfaction with dentures stabilized by MSBP.
- To determine the long-term efficacy and complications of MSBP.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective study of 56 edentulous patients treated with MSBP.
- Mean follow-up period of 103 months.
- Assessment of peri-implant mucosa, bone height, prosthesis quality, maintenance, and denture satisfaction via questionnaires.
Main Results:
- A 91% survival rate for the 51 functional MSBP after a mean of 103 months.
- No significant alveolar bone resorption in the interforaminal region observed.
- Patients reported high satisfaction with their stabilized dentures.
Conclusions:
- The MSBP is a viable option for stabilizing lower dentures, preventing further bone loss.
- Endosseous implant systems are generally preferred due to comparable success rates and simpler surgical procedures.