Re-visiting Edentulism: Complete Removable Dentures vs Implant Overdentures

Abstract

ABSTRACT Edentulism is both, disabling and handicapping. Despite improvements in prosthetic treatment and geriatric epidemiology, complete removable dentures remain the standard of care. Implant-retained overdentures were proposed as a practical alternative, however, with limitations as is highlighted in this briefing, aiming to shed more light on the urgent need for their inclusion in our day-to-day professional practices.