title: Overdentures for the irradiated patient.
abstract: A rationale that stresses the biologic and mechanical advantages of overdenture therapy for the irradiated patient has been presented.
mesh_terms: D000044:Dental Abutments; D003779:Denture Design; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D006801:Humans; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D009909:Oral Health; D010025:Osteoradionecrosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D010347:Patient Care Planning