European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry

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Cover Date:
March 2016
Print ISSN:
0965-7452
Electronic ISSN:
2396-8893
Vol:
24
Issue:
1

Prosthetic Complications and Maintenance Requirements in Locator-attached Implant Supported Overdentures: A Retrospective Study

Prosthetic Complications and Maintenance Requirements in Locator-attached Implant Supported Overdentures: A Retrospective Study

Dr Frank Engelhardt, Florian Zeman, Prof. Michael Behr, Prof. Sebastian Hahnel

ABSTRACT
Retrospective data of 32 patients supplied with implant-supported and Locator attached overdentures were screened for prosthetic complications and maintenance requirements, which were recorded and statistically analyzed. Mean observation time was 4.78 (± 1.72) years. Loss of retention was the most frequently observed event (n=22). Damage and exchange of the insert holders (n=4) and loosening of locator attachments (n=2) and fracture of the insert holder (n=2) were uncommon events; no loss of locator attachments was observed. Loss of retention in Locator-attached overdentures is frequent; correlating patient-specific parameters with prosthetic complications is necessary to define recommendations for the use of Locator attachments.

Keywords: Locator, Overdenture, Denture, Retention, Prosthetic Complication

doi: 10.1922/EJPRD_1544Engelhardt05

Article Price
£15.00
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Page Start
31
Page End
35
Authors
Dr Frank Engelhardt, Florian Zeman, Prof. Michael Behr, Prof. Sebastian Hahnel

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