Time-dependent Change in the Retention Force of the Implant Overdenture

Investigation of Time-Dependent Change of Retention Force of Mandibular Implant Overdenture and Evaluation of Patient Satisfaction: A Clinical Follow-up Study

This descriptive longitudinal study aimed to investigate the retention force of implant-supported overdentures applied to edentulous individuals at Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry, examine the retention force and its time-dependent change, and evaluate patient satisfaction.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 50-65 years old,
• Volunteer to participate in the study,
• Upper edentulous jaw with full denture, lower edentulous jaw with two-implant overdenture

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant or lactating women
• Those who do not want to sign the consent form,
• Patients with a history of malignancy, radiotherapy, or chemotherapy
• Patients whose maxilla was rehabilitated with implant overdenture
• More than 2 implants for lower jaw implant overdenture