title: Revisiting implant-retained mandibular overdentures: planning according to treatment needs.
abstract: Increasingly popular, implant-retained mandibular overdentures have a highly predictable success rate and provide many options in terms of design and attachment systems. General dentists may have some difficulties in choosing the appropriate system. This paper provides a general overview of the various options that are available, taking into consideration the specifications and challenges of each.
authors.forename: Andre
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Assaf
authors.forename: Jose Johann
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Chidiac
authors.forename: Marwan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Daas
mesh_terms: D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003828:Denture, Overlay; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible
keywords: attachment; cost-effectiveness; design; implant-retained overdenture