Solving Complete Denture Problems by The Use of Overdenture: Clinical Case Report

Abstract

dontal proprioception (5). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the treatment modality by using Rhein'83 attachment was made against the conventional dentures routinely being provided simultaneously to other comparable cases. The study was conducted to evaluate the clinical performance of tooth supported overdentures vis a vis conventional dentures. MATERIALS AND METHODS Overdenture were constructed for four patients aged (45 to 65) years, comprising of 2 males and 2 females. They were selected among the patients referred to the Prosthetic Department, College of Dentistry , University of Mosul. The prosthesis provided included three complete upper overdenture, two complete lower overden-ture, three of them with attachment and two without attachment. Patient Selections: The patients were selected depending on the following criteria: Good general health, healthy oral mu-cosa, class I jaw relation, availability of adequate inter-ridge space and suitable abutment teeth, good oral hygiene, cooperative attitude and motivation. (6) Tooth Selections: Abutments were selected according to the clinical assessments: Radiographical examination (Figure 1), for study of crown root ratio and root morphology, nature of alveolar support. (7) This examination was done with the use of intraoral film holder (Figure 2).