Overdentures

Implant dentistry continues to grow as a predictable and viable treatment alternative for the edentulous patient. A multitude of designs are now available that allow you to provide optimum care from an esthetic, functional and durability standpoint. Successful case design and predictable results are directly related to proper case planning. A preliminary diagnostic wax try-in should be prescribed and approved by the patient prior to implant treatment. This becomes the guide to both phases of implant treatment-first the surgical procedure and then the implant supported prosthetic rehabilitation.

Dozens of designs may be utilized in the restoration of the edentulous patient. Two of the more common designs are described below. Please call us with questions or to discuss treatment options.

Implant Attachment Overdenture (Tissue Supported)

• Indications: This is a conservative design option when the patient requires a less costly restorative alternative and a minimum of two implants are available to act as abutments for the locator abutments. This prosthesis is removable and improves abutment hygiene access.
• The locator (Zest) attachment is self aligning for easy seating. Variable collar heights, titanium abutments with gold colored titanium nitride coating, and long lasting (chair side replaceable) resilient nylon male attachment parts with housing are available.
• All TSDL mandibular locator overdentures feature a cast Wironium strengthening bar for additional support and long-term durability.

Overdenture With Cast Bar (Implant/Tissue Supported)

This design features our premium esthetic overdenture with either a Hader Clip, Bredent clip, ERA or locator attachment.

• Indications: This overdenture design option requires a minimum of four implants with adequate A-P spread of at least 12-15mm. This prosthesis can be removed by the patient for hygiene access but leaves the primary implant connector bar in place.
• The ERA and Locator attachments are used when the biomechanical requirements necessitate eliminating a cantilevered distal extension Hader Clip design. Both attachments provide the necessary resilience to allow for transfer of a portion of the occlusal load into the buccal shelves while providing the necessary retention for the overdenture.