Tooth-Supported, Magnet-Retained Overdentures: A Review

From Volume 36, Issue 5, June 2009 | Pages 305-310

Authors

Joe Vere

BDS, MFDS RCS(Eng), MMedSci(Dental Implantology)

GDP and Staff Grade in Restorative Dentistry, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, UK

Articles by Joe Vere

R F Deans

BDS, FDS RCPS, FFD RCSI, FDS RCS

Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, UK

Articles by R F Deans

Abstract

There has been an increase in the provision of implant-supported prostheses in patients unable to tolerate conventional dentures. Unfortunately, many patients are unable to benefit from this treatment option because of anatomical, medical or financial constraints. Magnet-retained overdentures represent a potential treatment option in many of these cases. This article describes the development, advantages, complications and clinical procedures associated with the provision of tooth-supported, magnet-retained overdentures.

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