PURPOSE The aim of this study was to compare the retention characteristics of various overdenture attachment systems commonly used to retain overdentures to dental implants. MATERIALS AND METHODS An edentulous mandibular model was constructed incorporating 2 parallel 4.0 mm x 13 mm Branemark implants placed in the canine regions. Attachments were embedded in a metal-reinforced experimental ov...

Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) is a congenital syndrome characterised mainly by abnormalities of two or more tissues of ectodermal origin namely skin, nails, hair and teeth. Two brothers of 14 years and 10 years of age respectively reported with chief complaint of multiple missing teeth. Thorough medical and dental examinations were performed and findings were in accordance with the typical features...

Treatment planning of ectodermal dysplasia (ED) depends on the available alveolar bone structure, teeth present and the patient’s age. In teenagers, psychological trauma is common because of the societal alienation they often face; hence, a psychological evaluation and management is also required. This report follows the prosthetic rehabilitation of a teenage girl with ED, with a tooth supporte...

OBJECTIVES The aim of this systematic review was to analyze post-loading implant loss for implant-supported prostheses in edentulous jaws, regarding a potential impact of implant location (maxilla vs. mandible), implant number per patient, type of prosthesis (removable vs. fixed), and type of attachment system (screw-retained, ball vs. bar vs. telescopic crown). MATERIAL AND METHODS A systema...

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Mandibular implant overdentures provide improved treatment outcome than conventional denture therapy, but there is controversy as to which overdenture treatment is the best choice. PURPOSE This study evaluated 3 different mandibular implant overdenture treatments with respect to prosthesis retention and stability, tissue response, patient satisfaction and preference, and ...

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...

INTRODUCTION Oral rehabilitation with overdenture on implants of upper jaw must be taken into consideration a variety of anatomical and biomechanical issues. It is possible to provide for rehabilitation with two or more implants, in different positions, solidarizing them with a bar. MATERIALS & METHODS The present study involved a patient rehabilitated with 4 Xive implants (Friadent GmbH, Man...

An accelerated technique for casting a direct-pattern post and core restoration for use in fixed prosthodontics has been previously described. Similar techniques for use in removable prosthodontics show potential for clinical use, specifically for the fabrication of radicular stud overdenture attachments and their corresponding copings. The procedure uses a chairside technique and readily avail...

Amelogenesis imperfecta is an autosomal dominant disorder. It is a group of hereditary diseases showing abnormal enamel density and crown malformation. This clinical report describes the oral rehabilitation of a young adult diagnosed with a variant of hypoplastic amelogenesis imperfecta with multiple impacted teeth and skeletal class III malocclusion. The treatment procedures of teeth extractio...

Implant overdentures are a popular and clinically significant treatment option to present to patients because of the large improvement achieved with a small surgical and financial investment. Narrow diameter overdenture implants, as a result, have gained in popularity in the recent years due to their unique ability to be placed in compromised mandibular alveolar ridges with minimal cost expendi...