title: Overdentures for patients who are chronically ill: a 4-year follow-up.
abstract: In 12 chronically ill patients, 14 overdentures were inserted. The status of the retained teeth and the denture-supporting structures was evaluated annually for up to 4 years. The limitations and implications of this therapy as related to specific chronic diseases, medications, and patient behavior are emphasized. Based on short- and long-term follow-up, recommendations for the applicability of overdentures in systemically ill patients are offered.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Markitziu
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Leviner
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sela
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged