Metal reinforcement for implant-supported mandibular overdentures.
Complete and implant-supported mandibular overdenture bases can be a problem because they are especially prone to fracture. Metal reinforcement of the denture base can substantially reduce the incidence of fracture. This article describes 2 methods of reinforcing mandibular overdentures. The advantages of these methods and their indications are discussed.
Rodrigues
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Catholic University of Minas Gerais, Minas, Brazil, Division of Graduate Implantology. tony@brhs.com.br
D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D003819:Denture Bases; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible; D008670:Metals
D008670:Metals