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Mandibular implant-supported overdentures in (frail) elderly: A prospective study with 20-year follow-up.

Mieke H BakkerArjan VissinkHenny J A MeijerGerry M RaghoebarAnita Visser
Published in: Clinical implant dentistry and related research (2019)
The long-term survival of implants supporting a mandibular overdenture is high. Although most elderly in the study became frail over time, peri-implant health and marginal bone level remained at a satisfactory level.
Keyphrases
  • community dwelling
  • soft tissue
  • middle aged
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • mental health
  • bone mineral density
  • cone beam computed tomography
  • postmenopausal women
  • bone loss