Bone resorption in different parts of the mandible in patients restored with an implant overdenture. A retrospective radiographic analysis

ConclusionsThe load of the distal flange of a mandibular implant overdenture increases bone resorption as a local factor, whereas implants may help to prevent resorption in the neighboring bone. An individual?adapted follow?up protocol should be established for each patient restored with an implant overdenture. (Source: Clinical Oral Implants Research)

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