A case report of an implant overdenture for an edentulous patient with severe residual ridge resorption of the mandible
顎堤吸収が著しい下顎無歯顎患者に対しインプラントオーバーデンチャーを用いた症例

Miya Fukunishi
2021 Annals of Japan Prosthodontic Society  
Patient: An 80-year-old female patient visited our hospital with a chief complaint of mastication disorder due to maladaptation of a mandibular compete denture. The patient had bilateral severe residual ridge resorption. We restored the masticatory function by fabricating an implant-supported overdenture by placing two implants and applying immediate loading with computer-guided flapless surgery. Discussion: The support and retention effects of the magnetic attachment on the two implant
more » ... s contributed to stabilizing the implant overdenture. Conclusion: This case indicated that an implant overdenture is an effective option for edentulous patients with severe residual ridge resorption of the mandible and improves the oral health-related quality of life for patients.
doi:10.2186/ajps.13.162 fatcat:ngdtntcqt5dh5djpo6g63uzu6i