Journal of Applied Dental
and Medical Sciences
Journal of Applied Dental and Medical Sciences is A Quarterly Published

ABSTRACT

OVERDENTURES: REVIVING THE RELINQUISHED CONCEPT FOR ORAL REHABILITATION

Nikhil Kule , Jyoti Tembhurne , Rajat Nahar , Manish Chauhan , Arti Gangurde

ABSTRACT

The tooth supported overdenture is a better alternative for a treatment option to conventional dentures since the proprioception is maintained and it improves stability and retention. Overdenture supported by natural teeth is one of the best preventive prosthodontic treatments available for the near edentulous condition. Despite recent developments in dental implantology, the conservative approach of root preservation is still valid. Greater emphasis must be given on proper case selection, diagnosis, and treatment planning. By preserving the submerged root or teeth for overdenture, alveolar bone resorption can be reduced considerably.

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