Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the retentive properties of an attachment with
a nylon insert and an attachment with a polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) insert on two-implant …

Implant retained overdentures are being increasingly utilised in both general and specialist
practice to rehabilitate patients with missing teeth, particularly those that are edentate. This …

Implant-retained overdentures are a restorative option for both the fully and partially
edentulous arches. A new attachment, the Locator, which features a reduced interarch …

Divergent implants in the maxilla can make restoration with removable prosthetics difficult
when the implants will not be splinted with a superstructure. Attachments to be used with …

We tested in a randomized controlled clinical trial the effect of pain and instability of dentures
on bite force with different degrees of mucosal support. The trial involved 3 groups who had …

Statement of problem Currently, no guidelines exist to help in the selection of Locator
abutments for implants at different heights. Purpose The purpose of this in vitro study was to …

A mandibular overdenture supported by 2 implants is an effective treatment alternative for
the maladaptive denture wearer. The implants may be either splinted, using a bar, or …

Provision of implant over-dentures (IODs) has become a popular treatment modality for
edentulous patients. Oral rehabilitation carried out using dentures supported by endosseous …

Purpose: To evaluate an alternative treatment for rehabilitation of the atrophic maxilla with
palatal and tilted implants and to assess patient satisfaction with the results. Materials and …

Aim: To compare the retention force value alterations of four different types of implant
overdenture attachments over various time intervals. Materials And Methods: 28 cuboidal …