title: The overdenture concept.
abstract: The biomechanical rationale for the treatment of patients with overdentures, and their advantages and disadvantages are presented. The indications and contraindications for the treatment of partially edentulous patients with removable partial overdentures are discussed. The patient's and dentist's responsibilities for the success of therapy are enumerated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, State University of New York, Stony Brook.
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Renner
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D003779:Denture Design; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D006801:Humans