A case report of an implant overdenture for an edentulous patient with severe residual ridge resorption of the mandible

Abstract

Patient: An 80-year-old female patient visited our hospital with a chief complaint of mastication disorder due to maladaptation of a mandibular compete denture. The patient had bilateral severe residual ridge resorption. We restored the masticatory function by fabricating an implant-supported overdenture by placing two implants and applying immediate loading with computer-guided flapless surgery.

Discussion: The support and retention effects of the magnetic attachment on the two implant abutments contributed to stabilizing the implant overdenture.

Conclusion: This case indicated that an implant overdenture is an effective option for edentulous patients with severe residual ridge resorption of the mandible and improves the oral health-related quality of life for patients.