2026 Volume 18 Issue 2 Pages 124-130
In implant prosthodontics for edentulous patients, treatment options generally include implant overdentures and fixed implant-supported prostheses. However, standardized criteria governing the selection, combination, and indications of these approaches remain unclear. Recent evidence indicates that implant therapy in older adults yields clinical outcomes that are by no means unfavorable, suggesting that age alone should not preclude implant-based rehabilitation. In this study, we present a series of cases involving elderly edentulous patients treated with implant-assisted strategies beyond conventional complete dentures (CD), including implant overdentures (IOD) and fixed implant prostheses (FIP). Each case is reviewed to evaluate the validity, advantages, and limitations of these treatment modalities. Through these clinical examples, we aim to clarify practical considerations and contribute to a more nuanced framework for selecting implant prosthetic strategies in the aging edentulous population.
