Abstract:

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the one-year clinical follow-up the two implant retained mandibular overdentures with locator attachments and conventional maxillary complete dentures.Materials and Methods: A total of 18 implants were placed in mandibular anterior region. 9 implant retained mandibular overdentures with locator attachment and conventional maxillary complete denture were fabricated after healing period. Follow up visits were performed every in 3 months during one-year follow-up. Implant survival rate, mechanic complications, periimplant tissue (marginal bone loss, presence of calculus) and patient satisfaction were evaluated.Results: Patient satisfaction was significantly higher in two implant retained overdenture with locator attachment in comparison with their earlier conventional complete denture. Implant survival rate was 100%. However no technical complication was detached in seven patients, patrix deformation was observed as a technical complication in two patients in the first six months. Patrixes were replaced with different colored plastic parts with less retention.Conclusions: Locator attachments in two implant retained mandibular verdenture is a successful treatment option in edentulous patients.Sorumlu yazar: Güliz Aktaş, Hacettepe Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi, Protetik Diş Tedavisi A.D., 06100 Sıhhiye/Ankara, Türkiye, Tel: +90 312 305 2240, Fax: +90 312 311 3741 E-posta: [email protected]

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