John A Hobkirk1, Hind H Abdel-Latif, Julie Howlett, Richard Welfare, David R Moles. 1. Division of Restorative Dental Sciences, UCL Eastman Dental Institute for Oral Health Care Sciences, University College, University of London, 256 Grays Inn Road, London WC1X 8LD, UK. J.Hobkirk@eastman.ucl.ac.uk
Abstract
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to compare, prospectively, treatment with implant-retained mandibular overdentures versus conventional complete dentures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Part 2 of this paper reports on the outcome after 7 years of denture use, using additional questionnaires. RESULTS: Patients with implant-stabilized overdentures continued to be more satisfied with their mandibular dentures and their diet than those using conventional complete dentures. About 50% of the implant group who completed the questionnaire had had their dentures remade. The other 50% remained satisfied with their original dentures and were still using them at the 7-year review. The average chairside time spent on them was 467 minutes. CONCLUSIONS: Mandibular overdentures with two endosseous implants permit better function than conventional complete dentures.
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to compare, prospectively, treatment with implant-retained mandibular overdentures versus conventional complete dentures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Part 2 of this paper reports on the outcome after 7 years of denture use, using additional questionnaires. RESULTS:Patients with implant-stabilized overdentures continued to be more satisfied with their mandibular dentures and their diet than those using conventional complete dentures. About 50% of the implant group who completed the questionnaire had had their dentures remade. The other 50% remained satisfied with their original dentures and were still using them at the 7-year review. The average chairside time spent on them was 467 minutes. CONCLUSIONS: Mandibular overdentures with two endosseous implants permit better function than conventional complete dentures.