Complications of Implant-Supported Overdentures

Background: The purpose of this study is to determine the complications of implant-supported overdentures (ISO) and the relationship between demographic/prosthetic data and complications.

Methods: Patients who had been using their ISO for at least three months were included in this study. A questionnaire with demographic and prosthetic information was used to collect data. At the end of the study, the survey results were grouped and evaluated according to study criteria. The data obtained as a result of the study were discussed descriptively.

Results: Of the 34 patients who have taken part in our research, 58.8% were female and 41.2% were male. The average patient’s age is 64.58 ± 13.64. Within the limitations of the research, the most common complication for participants using ISO is painful and/or inflamed areas on the soft tissue.

Conlcusion: There is a statistically significant relationship between age range, smoking, area of denture, type of attachment, and complications.

Cite this article as: Kahya E, Işık-Özkol G. Complications of implant-supported overdentures. Essent Dent. 2023;2(3):118-121.