Two-Implant Mandibular Overdentures: Bar vs Stud Attachments
Using 2 anteriorly positioned dental implants to support, retain and stabilize an overdenture is a desirable, perhaps even the preferred, method to restore the edentulous mandible. Indeed, improving the diminishing prosthodontic foundation with implants facilitates mastication, phonation, esthetics, comfort and overall quality of life. Mechanical retention of these prostheses can be improved by various commercially available and laboratory-manufactured attachment systems, generally categorized as either “stud” or “bar” attachments. This issue of Prosthodontics Newsletter looks at clinical studies that compare various attachment systems to determine if any one attachment system is superior to the rest.
Blog Post Author
Contributed by DentalROI
DentalROI provides relevant dental content to help providers educate patients. The statements, services, and products referenced in this article have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, and they are not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your dental provider with any questions or issues you may have. Specific recommendations may vary in different circumstances, so individual consultation is important.
Please login to publish a comment.
Comments (0)