Mandibular overdenture treatment. Case report

Abstract

Complete mandibular dentures have a significantly lower success rate compared with complete maxillary dentures. Overdentures are feasible alternatives in many instances in attempting to achieve an optimal clinical result. The case of a 56-year-old female patient requiring prosthetic rehabilitation is discussed. A complete maxillary denture and a complete mandibular overdenture were constructed.

Radiographic changes in alveolar bone height on overdenture abutments: a longitudinal study

“…According to these results, the preservation of root(s) and the fabrication of an overdenture can be recommended in all patients with adequate periodontal status. Generally the more teeth are used in supporting dentures, the greater the potential for success with overdentures [17][18][19][20][21][22] . However, the number of retained teeth and results of treatment are not always correlated.…”

“… prevents the extensive RRR; provides improved better denture stability; preserves the proprioceptive capacity of periodontium; preserves a longer life for the periodontium of the remaining teeth by reducing the bacterial forces 16–22 . …”

“…preserves a longer life for the periodontium of the remaining teeth by reducing the bacterial forces 16–22 .…”

“…This concept offers numerous advantages in the prosthetic treatment of patients with a large number of missing teeth as it: 1 prevents the extensive RRR; 2 provides improved better denture stability; 3 preserves the proprioceptive capacity of periodontium; 4 preserves a longer life for the periodontium of the remaining teeth by reducing the bacterial forces [16][17][18][19][20][21][22] .…”

Ten years longitudinal study: comparison of abutment alveolar bone levels of overdenture patients

“…terapija SDP omogu uje u odnosu na terapiju klasi nim parcijalnim protezama smanjen uticaj štetnih horizontalnih sila na zadržane zube što garantuje duži vek tim zubima. (15,19,20,21,22,23,24,25)…”