title: A comparison of mandibular denture base extension in conventional and implant-retained dentures.
abstract: A border outline for mandibular implant-retained dentures is described. The lingual extension of the impression is greatly reduced compared with a conventional mandibular denture. Because of the implant attachment, the shortened border is more comfortable and does not compromise denture retention. Improper implant position is also discussed with respect to denture extension.
authors.affiliation: Department of Complete Denture Prosthetics, Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Mass.
authors.forename: N S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Arbree
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Chapman
mesh_terms: D015921:Dental Implants; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D003819:Denture Bases; D003779:Denture Design; D003781:Denture Retention; D003826:Denture, Complete, Lower; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants