PROSTHETIC REHABILITATION WITH IMPLANT SUPPORTED OVERDENTURE: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

The rehabilitation of the completely edentulous maxillary and mandibular arches has always been a major concern. To restore the maxillary and mandibular edentulous arches removable complete denture have been used in the past because of the cost efficacy and improvement of the functions. However some patients complain of poor adaptation leading to inability to masticate and discomfort. Implant-supported overdentures are extensively practised since long and can be a good treatment option for such edentulous patients. The advantages of Implant supported overdentures includes decreased bone resorption, good aesthetics, enhanced occlusion and maintenance of the vertical dimension of occlusion. The present article describes the management of completely edentulous maxillary and mandibular ridges with the implant-retained overdenture using locator as the choice of attachment.