title: Prosthetic management of edentulous mandible using endosseous implants and overdentures.
abstract: The choice of a suitable prosthesis for a specific case is determined to a great extent by the underlying residual bone as well as the mucosa. Also of significance are the expectations and demands of the patient from the prosthesis. The following case report discusses the rehabilitation of a complete edentulous mandibular arch with an implant retained mandibular over denture.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Implant retained fixed or removable prostheses are good treatment options in patients who have a compromised edentulous foundation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, KGF College of Dental Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. drcmsaleem@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Mohammed
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Saleem
authors.forename: Rayeesa
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Saleem
authors.forename: Rufus Allwyn
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Meshack
authors.forename: Rakshith
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Guru
mesh_terms: D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003781:Denture Retention / Q000295:instrumentation; D003824:Denture, Complete; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged