Title
Effect of using distal extension bar on the posterior ridge area in implant supported mandibular overdentures
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Bone resorption of the posterior ridge area considered as a major problem due to overdenture rotation during function. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of using a distal extension bar in two implant supported mandibular overdentures on the posterior ridge area in two groups of completely edentulous patients receiving two implants in the mandibular canine region Twelve completely edentulous patients were assigned randomly into two equal groups, groupI patients received an implant supported overdenture with metallic bar attachment with bilateral posterior extension, in groupII patients received an implant supported overdenture with metallic bar attachment with no posterior extension. Posterior ridge resorption was measured radiographically. Results showed non-significant decrease in the posterior ridge resorption between the two groups. Conclusion bars with distal extensions showed non-significant decrease in the posterior ridge resorption than bars with no distal extension.
Publication Date
9-1-2019
Faculty
Faculty of Dentistry
Subject Area
Health Sciences, General Medicine
Indexed in Scopus
yes
DOI
https://doi.org/10.5958/0976-5506.2019.02625.1
Volume
10
Keywords
Distal extension bar, Implant overdenture, Overdenture rotation
ISSN
09760245
eISSN
09765506
Recommended Citation
Abdel Hamid, Sherif M.; Hamzawi, Ahmed G.; Agamy, Emad M.; and Mohamed, Gehan F., "Effect of using distal extension bar on the posterior ridge area in implant supported mandibular overdentures" (2019). Faculty of Dentistry. 87.
https://pks.pua.edu.eg/dentistry_publications/87