Rehabilitation of completely edentulous mandibular arch with implant retained overdenture: A case report.
Authors/Creators
- 1. Post graduate student, Department of Prosthodontics, Mithila Minority Dental College and Hospital
- 2. Professor & Head, Department of Prosthodontics, Mithila Minority Dental College and Hospital
- 3. Senior lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, Mithila Minority Dental College and Hospital
Description
Abstract
Rehabilitation of completely edentulous arch is really a difficult job for prosthodontists. A successful prosthesis should restore the normal contour, function, esthetics, speech and overall health of stomatognathic system. Implant retained overdenture has more advantages over a conventional complete denture. Dental implants maintain integrity of residual alveolar ridge, soft tissue profile, improve chewing efficiency and psychological health. This case report is about an old male patient reported to the department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge with a chief complain of loose fitting mandibular complete denture and difficulty in chewing. Considering the financial condition of the patient as well as expected outcome of the prosthesis an implant retained overdenture for mandibular arch was planned.