Overdenture Flashcards
What are the advantages of over dentures?
Maintains alveolar bone
Maintained sensory feedback
Reduces psychological trauma from tooth xla
What is an over denture?
A prosthesis that derives support from one or more abutment teeth or implants by completly enclosing them beneath the impression surface
How much more alveolar bone is lost ?
0.6mm vs 5.2mm
Over denture vs no over denture
What are the consequences of maintaing alveolar ridge form?
Greater height and width
Improved stability of denture
Improved retention of denture
What is the effect on sensory feedback for over dentures?
Patents can recognise small objects
What load can a natrual incisor detect compared to a denture?
1g vs 125g
What are thr diasadvantes of over dentures?
Cost
Maintenance
Patient selection
What are the indications for over denture?
Single complete denture
Cleft palate
Hypodontia
Severe tooth wear
What are rhe type of over denture?
Immediate
Conversion
Replacement
What is the sequence of treatment for over dentures?
History and exam Perio Restorative Consider RCT or abutment Prep abutments Denture construction Maintenance
What can be an abutment for an OD?
Modified crown
Modified root face
Natrual down
Implant
What is the function of the abutment in OD?
Primary;Support
Sedondary: retention in some cases
What so you need to consider if the tooth is suitable for an abutment?
Perio Number and location Integrity of tooth Endo consideration Favourable crown root ratio Ability to offer positive retention Cost
What are prescsjin attactcgment?
Placed on the root or implant and aid with retention
What re the type of prescsjin attachment ?
Bar Stud Ball Intracoronal Extracoronal Root face