A clinical and radiological two-year follow-up study of maxillary overdentures on osseointegrated implants.
In order to satisfy the need to restore the aesthetics, phonetics and comfort and to facilitate optimal hygiene procedures, 20 edentulous patients were treated with a new concept of overdenture therapy on implants and modum Brånemark. After 24 +/- 3.5 months the patients were re-examined. They were asked to answer a questionnaire and use a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) to give their opinion on the prosthetic treatment. The results indicate that an implant-retained overdenture in the maxilla with this design can satisfy the patients needs in aesthetics, phonetics and comfort and can facilitate oral hygiene measures.
Smedberg
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Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Public Dental Service, St. Erik Hospital, Stockholm.
Lothigius
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Bodin
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Frykholm
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Nilner
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D015921:Dental Implants; D003774:Dental Plaque Index; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D011859:Radiography; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
D015921:Dental Implants