Implant supported overdenture- Drifting from the conventional approach

Abstract

Implant supported overdenture is the treatment modality that is proven to be a minimalist treatment option in present day for an edentulous patient Managing edentulous patients' prosthetics has always been a difficult task. Traditionally, the standard of treatment has been complete mandibular and maxillary dentures. However, because of discomfort, stability, retention, and difficulty in masticating, the majority of patients report difficulty adjusting to their mandibular denture. When considering the implant supported or implant retained prosthesis options several treatment plans can be formulated. The present article is a case report that discusses the fabrication and the advantages of an implant supported overdenture that takes support from both the implant and the soft tissue around it and thus has proven to be an effective solution to edentulism.