Implant-tissue supported, magnet-retained mandibular overdenture for an edentulous patient with Parkinson's disease: a clinical report

J Prosthet Dent. 2004 Mar;91(3):219-22. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2003.12.014.

Abstract

Degenerative neurologic disorders such as Parkinson's disease are becoming more prevalent as life expectancy is improved. Although the use of an implant-supported overdenture is an acceptable treatment modality, the clinician should recognize the indications and maintenance requirements of different attachment systems for individual patients. The use of a magnetic attachment system in an implant-supported mandibular overdenture for an edentulous patient with Parkinson's disease is presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Dental Implants
  • Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported*
  • Denture Design
  • Denture Retention*
  • Denture, Complete, Lower*
  • Denture, Overlay*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetics*
  • Mouth, Edentulous / complications
  • Parkinson Disease / complications*

Substances

  • Dental Implants