BACKGROUND Different attachment systems for mandibular two-implant overdentures could influence levels of patient satisfaction. Positive consensus of the majority of patients being satisfied does not preclude the possibility of dissatisfaction for some. PURPOSE To evaluate patient satisfaction and dissatisfaction before and after 5 years of wearing mandibular two implant overdentures using di...

Denture stomatitis, a common oral disease, can induce pathologic changes to the denture-bearing tissues. These tissue changes can vary from localized hyperemia to diffused erythema to papillary hyperplasia [1,2]. Patients with severe denture stomatitis may experience pain, itching, and/or burning sensation [3-5]. Studies have shown that the prevalence of denture stomatitis in the edentulous pop...

Introduction. Milled precision bar with the lateral additions of two attachments could significantly contribute to primary and secondary retention partial denture overdenture. This clinical case demonstrates stability mandibular overdenture using milled coronally positioned attachments. Case report. A sixty-five years old male patient had preserved canine roots in lower jaw. Semicircular metal-...

Despite therapeutic progress, opportunistic oral fungal infectious diseases have increased in prevalence, especially in denture wearers. The combination of entrapment of yeast cells in irregularities in denture-base and denture-relining materials, poor oral hygiene and several systemic factors is the most probable cause for the onset of this infectious disease. Hence colonization and growth on ...

Little information exists to define the minimum number of implants required for sufficient anchorage of mandibular overdentures. To date, 2 implants placed in the interforaminal region have been considered the minimum. The aim of this study was to examine whether a single symphyseal implant would suffice for adequate anchorage of a mandibular complete denture in elderly patients (octogenarians)...

Statement of the Problem. Fit of prosthodontic frameworks is linked to the lifetime survival of dental implants and maintenance of surrounding bone. Purpose. The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the precision of fit of milled one-piece Titanium fixed complete denture frameworks to that of conventional cast frameworks. Material and Methods. Fifteen casts fabricated from a single...

Although immediate implantation has not been previously recommended in infected sites, it is now becoming a procedure of choice in modern implant dentistry. We report a case of a 65-year-old male patient, who required multiple tooth extractions in the lower jaw and fabrication of a new overdenture in the lower jaw and a complete denture in the upper jaw. Immediate implantation in infected tooth...

Facial aesthetics is of utmost importance in person’s life. Aging associated with loss teeth, residual ridge resorption and reduced tonicity the facial muscles, leading to an unesthetic appearance sunken cheeks some individuals. Aesthetics such individuals seeking complete dentures can be improved help cheek plumper by supporting lifting cheeks. This article describes innovative, simple, cost-e...

Ectodermal dysplasia is a genetic disorder in which there are congenital birth abnormalities of 2 or more ectodermal structures. The treatment options for patient with ectodermal dysplasia varies depending on the age, degree of malformation of teeth, no of teeth present and the growth and development of the stomatognathic system. This case report discusses the prosthodontics rehabilitation of y...