Overdentures for patients who are chronically ill: a 4‐year follow‐up

In: Special care in dentistry: SCD, Band 9, Heft 2, S. 42-47

Abstract

In 12 chronically ill patients, 14 overdentures were inserted. The status of the retained teeth and the denture‐supporting structures was evaluated annually for up to 4 years. The limitations and implications of this therapy as related to specific chronic diseases, medications, and patient behavior are emphasized. Based on short‐ and long‐term follow‐up, recommendations for the applicability of overdentures in systemically ill patients are offered.