@article{YANG2017, 
author = {Yun-dong YANG and Hui-juan XIAO and Chuan-jun WU and Ling-fei WEI and Zhong-hao LIU},
title = {Effect of edentulous arch restored with implant supported telescopic overdenture},
year = {2017},
journal = {Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases},
volume = {25},
number = {3},
pages = {166-170},
keywords = {Dental implant, Complete denture, Telescope overdenture, Edentulous arch, Overdenture},
url = {https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.12016/j.issn.2096-1456.2017.03.005},
doi = {10.12016/j.issn.2096-1456.2017.03.005},
abstract = {ObjectiveTo study the effect of the edentulous arch with implant supported telescopic overdenture.MethodsFifteen patients with edentulous jaws underwent telescopic overdenture restoration. A total of 26 prostheses were fabricated (11 in the upper jaws, 15 in the lower jaws) with 104 placed implants. The secondary crown was fabricated by wax-lost cast method. Clinical examination and radiographs were conducted. Changes in the marginal bone level around the implants were evaluated by radiograph. The satisfaction level of complete denture and implant-supported overdenture were compared. The mean follow-up time was 32 months (range 6-60 months).ResultsTwenty-six prostheses showed better stability, maintenance and occlusion. There were statistical differences between complete denture and implant-supported overdenture in comfort level and chewing function. 1 mm bone lost was found in two patients after 4 years. No implant was lost during the loading time.ConclusionThe preliminary clinical results of this research showed that implant supported telescopic overdentures were reliable for edentulous patients.}
}