Single implant overdenture reinforced with a metallic framework: A 2‐year clinical follow‐up

Introduction To prevent single‐implant overdenture (SIO) fracture, the inclusion of a framework in the overdenture has been suggested. However, no investigations verified their benefits. Objective To evaluate prosthetic maintenance events, patient satisfaction, and mastication of SIO reinforced by m...

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Published in:Special care in dentistry 2021-09, Vol.41 (5), p.607-618
Main Authors: Pinheiro, Mayara Abreu, do Amaral, Camilla Fraga, Meira, Ingrid Andrade, Carletti, Talita Malini, Câmara‐Souza, Mariana Barbosa, Souza, Carolina Santos Ventura, Moraes, Marcio, Rodrigues Garcia, Renata Cunha Matheus
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Language:English
Subjects:
Dental implants
Dentistry
Dentures
implant‐supported dental prosthesis
Mastication
overdentures
Patient satisfaction
Patients
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Summary:Introduction To prevent single‐implant overdenture (SIO) fracture, the inclusion of a framework in the overdenture has been suggested. However, no investigations verified their benefits. Objective To evaluate prosthetic maintenance events, patient satisfaction, and mastication of SIO reinforced by metallic framework users. Material and methods Fifteen volunteers had a new set of complete dentures converted into an SIO containing a framework. Maintenance events were recorded, while patient satisfaction was assessed using a visual analog scale. Masticatory performance (MP) was evaluated using the sieving method, maximum bite force (MBF) by pressure sensors, and masseter thickness by ultrasound. Measurements were performed 2, 12, and 24 months after SIO use. Repeated‐measures ANOVA and paired Student's t‐tests (p 
ISSN:0275-1879
1754-4505
DOI:10.1111/scd.12601