Evaluation of the 5-year clinical restoration effect of implants retained complete overdentures with Locator attachments in 48 patients

CONCLUSIONS: Implants retained complete overdentures with Locator attachments are effective in long term clinical observation. Complications are mainly found in peri-implant mucosal bleeding on probing and vertical alveolar bone absorption, and tended to increase gradually over time. The fracture of the implant retains complete overdenture bases and the fall off or fracture of the artificial teeth are the second serious complications. Overdenture base with metal frame at the location of the Locator abutment and the midline of the anterior area should be strengthened, and narrow diameter implants should be avoided as far as possible in the anterior zone.PMID:38583032
Source: Shanghai Journal of Stomatology - Category: Dentistry Authors: Source Type: research