Title

An update on attachment systems for mandibular implant overdentures: A review

Authors

Charushila Sardar¹, Gaurang Mistry¹, Nimrat Kaur Randhawa^1,*, Padmapriya Puppala¹, Ankita Chitnis¹ & Sanpreet Singh Sachdev²

Affiliation

¹Department of Prosthodontics, D.Y. Patil Deemed to be University, School of Dentistry, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India; ²Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India; *Corresponding author

Email

Charushila Sardar - E - mail: charushila.sardar@dypatil.edu

Gaurang Mistry - E - mail: gaurang.mistry@dypatil.edu

Nimrat Kaur Randhawa - E - mail: nimratkaur1998@gmail.com

Padmapriya Puppala - E - mail: padmapriya.puppala@dypatil.edu

Ankita Chitnis - E - mail: ankita.chitnis@dypatil.edu

Sanpreet Singh Sachdev - E - mail: sanpreet.singh@bharatividyapeeth.edu

Article Type

Review Article

Date

Received November 1, 2024; Revised November 30, 2024; Accepted November 30, 2024, Published November 30, 2024

Abstract

The present systematic review aims to evaluate the global use of attachment systems for mandibular implant overdentures, focusing on their impact on clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and prosthesis stability. Mandibular overdentures supported by implants have become a standard of care for edentulous patients, with various attachment systems such as bar, ball, and locators being commonly utilized. The review synthesizes findings from numerous studies, examining differences in retention, ease of maintenance, cost-effectiveness, and long-term success rates across different attachment modalities. The analysis also delves into patient-centered outcomes, including comfort, ease of use, and quality of life, providing a comprehensive overview of the efficacy of each system. By comparing and contrasting these systems, the review identifies trends and preferences in clinical practice, highlighting the benefits and drawbacks of each approach. The findings indicate that while all systems show promise in enhancing the functionality of mandibular overdentures, patient-specific factors and clinician preferences play crucial roles in the selection process.

Keywords

Mandibular implant overdentures, attachment systems, prosthesis stability, patient satisfaction

Citation

Sardar et al. Bioinformation 20(11): 1623-1628 (2024)

Edited by

Vini Mehta

ISSN

0973-2063

Publisher

Biomedical Informatics

License

This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.