2022 Volume 14 Issue 1 Pages 97-100
Patient: A 76-year-old female patient complained of incompatibility with the mandibular denture and masticatory dysfunction due to pain in 21| . An intraoral examination revealed a high degree of residual ridge resorption in the mandibular molar region bilaterally, resulting in instability of the denture. Extraction of 21| was performed after obtaining informed consent. Subsequently, a mandibular implant overdenture was inserted.
Discussion: By preserving the remaining teeth, it was possible to protect the wound surface immediately after implant placement. The implant-supported overdenture using a magnetic attachment made it easier for the elderly patient to put on and take off the dentures.
Conclusion: An implant-supported overdenture was applied to a patient with a high degree of mandibular residual ridge resorption, resulting in a good prognosis.
