Fahim Ahmed Vohra*, Mudassir Hussain**, Haroon Rashid***

ABSTRACT

The completely edentulous patient has few treatment options in conventional dentistry. When implants are considered, treatment plans range from a 2-implant overdenture to a completely implant-supported prosthesis. Edentulous patients with a severely resorbed mandible often experience problems of compromised function, comfort and quality of life. A fixed implant retained prosthesis is always a preferred option for the patient. However, it is highly technique sensitive, needs more implants and hence more cost, demanding laboratory expertise and retrievability and hygiene maintenance is always a challenge. Treatment concepts involving two to four implants for the support of an overdenture have been proposed. Use of endosseous implants and an overdenture in the resorbed mandible is a proven treatment option because of the simplicity and low risk of this treatment option. Implant-supported overdenture has advantages of low cost, retrievability, access for hygiene, increased retention and stability. This article presents two clinical cases of mandibular implant overdentures, highlighting the effectiveness of this treatment option for edentulous patients.
Key Words:
Implant Retained Overdenture (IOD), Implant Abutment, Locator , Flabby Ridge.
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* Department Of Prosthodontics, Edinburgh Dental Institute, University Of Edinburgh.
** Department Of Prosthodontics,
Karachi Medical & Dental College.
*** Department Of Prosthodontics, Ziauddin Dental College, Ziauddin Medical University.