title: Problem solving in overdenture therapy.
abstract: The use of overdentures and the advantages of such are widely documented. Among some of the disadvantages of this treatment modality are overcontour, encroachment of the interocclusal distance and frequency of repair. Listed under major disadvantages of overdentures has been increased incidence of caries, periodontal deterioration of abutment teeth and management of bony undercuts.
authors.affiliation: Department of Removable Prosthodontics, State University of New York, Buffalo School of Dental Medicine.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: DeFranco
mesh_terms: D000044:Dental Abutments; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control; D003779:Denture Design; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D005881:Gingiva / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D011340:Problem Solving; D013499:Surface Properties