A systematic review of implant-supported overdentures in the edentulous maxilla, compared to the mandible: How many implants?

Conclusions: An implant-supported maxillary overdenture (all studies ≥ 4 implants) provided with a splinted anchorage is accompanied with a high implant and overdenture survival rate (both >95% per year), while there is an increased risk of implant loss when ≤ 4 implants with a non-splinted anchorage are used. Conflict-of-interest statement: None declared. Funding: The study was funded by the authors' university department.
PMID: 24977255 [PubMed - in process]

Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - July 4, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Raghoebar GM, Meijer HJ, Slot W, Slater JJ, Vissink A Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research