title: Metal reinforcement for implant-supported mandibular overdentures.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Catholic University of Minas Gerais, Minas, Brazil, Division of Graduate Implantology. tony@brhs.com.br
authors.forename: A H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Rodrigues
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D008670:Metals