Year : 2017

Volume : Volume 7

Issue : Issue 1

Address for correspondence :
Dr. Youginder Singla.
dryksingla@gmail.com

Abstract

Background:  Implant retained overdenture are the most reliable treatment options for partially edentulous and completely edentulous patients to address the problems associated with dentures such as lack of stability and retention. Outcome of implant therapy is no longer measured by survival of implant alone, but by aesthetic and functional success of the prostheses. Aim: To evaluate the complications with implant supported overdenture for partially and completely edentulous ridges. Materials and method: The present study was conducted in the department of prosthodontics of the dental institution. A total of 36 patients with 66 dentures participated in the study, of which 41 were mandibular and 25 were maxillary. 23 patients were males and 13 patients were females. The mean age of the patients was 57.32 years, ranging from 38- 88 years. The technique used for placement of implant was either a conventional 2-stage loading technique or 1-stage immediate loading technique.  Results: The most common complication observed was denture fracture in fully edentulous dentures, followed by artificial tooth fracture. In case of partially edentulous dentures, 1 case each of magnet attachment detachment,4 cases of denture fracture and 3 cases of artificial tooth fracture were observed. The results were found to be statistically significant for denture fracture and artificial tooth fracture. Conclusion: The most common prosthetic complication experienced by patients having implant supported overdenture was denture fracture followed by artificial tooth fracture.

Keywords: Dental implant, Overdenture, denture fracture.