title: Root-retained overdentures: Part II--Managing trauma between edentulous ridges and opposing dentition.
abstract: Overdentures designed to prevent direct occlusal trauma to the residual ridge may either forestall or reduce residual ridge resorption. Overdentures may also be used to improve abnormal maxillomandibular relations, thereby enhancing both function and esthetics.
authors.affiliation: Section of Oral Rehabilitation, Tel Aviv University, Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Israel.
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authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Langer
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authors.lastname: Langer
mesh_terms: D000044:Dental Abutments; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000517:prevention & control; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D014092:Tooth Root