Abstract:Background: Implant retained overdenture is a first treatment choice with high rate of success to improve oral function, esthetics, enhance masticatory performance and patient ' s satisfaction. Bite force is one indicator of the functional state of the masticatory system that results from action of jaw elevator muscles modified by Cranio-mandibular biomechanics.
Objective:The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effect of increase implant number from two to four implants on maximum bite force.Mater… Show more
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