title: Restoration of the edentulous maxilla.
abstract: A case is presented which highlights the problems encountered when using an implant-stabilised overdenture in an edentulous upper jaw, opposed by a natural dentition.
authors.affiliation: Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne.
authors.forename: F M
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Blair
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001732:Bite Force; D015921:Dental Implants; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D003779:Denture Design; D003834:Denture Precision Attachment; D003827:Denture, Complete, Upper; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants