Implant supported overdenture: A Case Report

Abstract

The prosthetic management of the edentulous patient has long been a major challenge. Complete maxillary and mandibular dentures have been the traditional standard of care. However, most of the patients report problems adapting to their mandibular denture due to a lack of comfort, retention, stability and inability to masticate. Implant supported overdentures have proved to be one of the best alternative Options in prosthetic rehabilitation of various cases of edentulism. They satisfy the Patient’s expectations, improve quality of life with their long term serviceability and predictable outcomes. Over the years, significant advancements have taken place in the implant systems and the methods of attachments. This paper describes A case report in which a completely edentulous patient was rehabilitated with An implant supported overdenture in mandible and maxilla.