Implant overdentures provide patients with a relatively cost-effective means of restoring the edentulous arch and improving oral health related quality of life. Various stud attachment systems have been developed for these prostheses. The key to a predictable restorative outcome is planning ahead for the desired abutment and attachment before dental implants are placed.
At the conclusion of this session, attendees should be able to:
- Distinguish various attachment systems used for implant overdentures.
- Realize the importance of prostheticallydriven implant and abutment planning for overdenture therapy.
- Understand the impact of implant divergence and restorative space requirements for implant overdentures.