Rehabilitation of the edentulous mandibles with implant-supported overdenture using ball attachments - Case report

A common condition in geriatrics patients is the occurrence of edentulism. According to the United Nations Population Division (UN 2011), the share of India's population aged 60 and older is projected to climb from 8% in 2010 to 19% in 2050. One therapeutic approach directed at improving oral function in elderly is use of implant supported overdentures. According to McGill and York consensus statements it is accepted that the two implant overdenture is not the gold standard of implant therapy, it is the minimum standard that should be sufficient for most people, taking in account performance, patient satisfaction, cost and clinical time (Thomason et al., 2012). The use of two interforaminal implants with an overdenture can provide long-term neuromuscular benefits for edentulous patients (Spitzl et al., 2012).