Dentistry and Craniofacial Research

Implant-assisted overdentures: A paradigm relocation & simplification

26^th International Conference on Advanced Dental Care
October 08-09, 2018 Moscow, Russia

Mostafa Helmy Mostafa Ahmed

Cairo University, Egypt

Keynote: Dent Craniofac Res

DOI: 10.21767/2576-392X-C4-010

Abstract

Completely edentulous patients often have problems with their complete dentures; a treatment modality of using two, four or six implants to support an overdenture has been proposed to improve the retention as well as the stability of the conventional denture, in addition to preserving the residual alveolar bone. Several worldwide research studies tested the impact of implant-assisted overdentures on satisfaction and quality of life and concluded that; individuals with implantassisted overdentures were more satisfied and had a better oral health quality than others with conventional dentures. Implantsupported overdentures are indicated in clinical conditions requiring high values of retention and stability; such as cases of high muscle attachments. Implant-retained overdentures offered a simpler, cheaper and equally successful prosthetic solution compared to the fixed restorations in the rehabilitation of maladapted edentulous mandibles. Moreover, they provide enhanced masticatory function, higher patients’ satisfaction and quality of life than the conventional complete dentures.

Biography

Dr. Mostafa Helmy Mostafa Ahmed is studied PhD (Doctor Degree) in Implant prosthetic dentistry, Cairo University 2013. He completed his M.sc (Master degree) in Implant prosthetic dentistry, Cairo University since 2010. He is a Associate professor in prosthetic department at Cairo University & Lecturer in prosthetic department, Cairo University since 2010 till 2013. He is also the demonstrator in prosthetic department, Cairo University since 2007 till 2010. Resident in prosthetic department, Cairo University since 2004 till 2007. University: BA degree from the faculty of dentistry year 2002.

E-mail: dr.mostafahelmy@hotmail.com