• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.245-252
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• 2014

PURPOSE. To present a literature review on implant overdentures after a brief survey of bone loss after extraction of all teeth. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Papers on alveolar bone loss and implant overdentures have been studied for a narrative review. RESULTS. Bone loss of the alveolar process after tooth extraction occurs with great individual variation, impossible to predict at the time of extraction. The simplest way to prevent bone loss is to avoid extraction of all teeth. To keep a few teeth and use them or their roots for a tooth or root-supported overdenture substantially reduces bone loss. Jaws with implant-supported prostheses show less bone loss than jaws with conventional dentures. Mandibular 2-implant overdentures provide patients with better outcomes than do conventional dentures, regarding satisfaction, chewing ability and oral-health-related quality of life. There is no strong evidence for the superiority of one overdenture retention-system over the others regarding patient satisfaction, survival, peri-implant bone loss and relevant clinical factors. Mandibular single midline implant overdentures have shown promising results but long-term results are not yet available. For a maxillary overdenture 4 to 6 implants splinted with a bar provide high survival both for implants and overdenture. CONCLUSION. In edentulous mandibles, 2-implant overdentures provide excellent long-term success and survival, including patient satisfaction and improved oral functions. To further reduce the costs a single midline implant overdenture can be a promising option. In the maxilla, overdentures supported on 4 to 6 implants splinted with a bar have demonstrated good functional results.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.327-353
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• 1994

This study was performed to evaluate the effects of number and alignment of implant fixture and various bar designs on the retention of denture and the stress distribution. Six kinds of photoelastic mandibular models and nine kinds of overdenture specimens were designed. A unilateral vertical load was gradually applied on the right first molar to calculate the maximal dislodgement load of each specimen. A unilateral vertical load of 17 Kgf was applied on the right first molar and a vertical load of 10 Kgf was applied on the interincisal edge region. The stress pattern which developed in each photoelastic model was analyzed by the reflection polariscope. The results obtained were as follows: 1. The maximal dislodgement load reversely increased with the distance from the loading point to the implant fixture, while it linearly increased with that from the most posterior implant fixture to the mesial clip. The maximal dislodgement load also increased with the use of a cantilever bar. 2. Under the posterior vertical load, the stress to the supporting tissue of the denture base increased with the distance from the loading point to the implant future. The stress concentration on the apical area of the implant future reversely increased with the distance from the loading point to the implant future. 3. In the overdentures supported by two implant fixtures under the posterior vertical load. the specimen implanted on lateral incisor areas with a cantilever bar exhibited more favorable stress distribution than that without a cantilever bar. The specimen implanted on the canine areas without a cantilever bar, however, exhibited more favorable stress distribution. 4. In the overdentures supported by three implant fixtures. the specimen implanted ell the midline and canine areas exhibited more favorable stress distribution than that implanted oil the midline and the first premolar areas. 5. In the overdentures supported by four implant fixtures. the specimen implanted with two adjacent implant fixtures exhibited more favorable stress distribution than that implanted at equal distance under the posterior vertical load. 6. Under the anterior vertical load, the overdentures supported by three implant fixtures exhibited stress concentration on the supporting structure of the middle implant future. In overdentures supported by two or four implant futures, no significant difference was noted in stress distribution between the types of bars. These results indicate that the greater the number of implant fixtures, the better the stress distribution is. A favorable stress distribution may be obtained in the overdentures supported by two or three implant fixtures, if the location and the design of the bar are appropriate.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.283-290
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• 2011

연구 목적: 현대의학의 발달로 평균 수명이 증가하고 고령의 환자가 늘어남에 따라 무치악 환자의 비율도 증가하고 있다. 특히 심하게 흡수된 하악골에선 기존의 총의치로는 환자가 사용하기에 유지, 지지의 부족으로 사용상에 어려움이 있다. 하악에 2개의 임플란트 식립하여 피개의치를 제작하면 환자에게 좀 더 사용하기가 편한 의치를 제작해 줄 수 있다. 간단한 보철과정과 추후 수리가 쉽다는 이유로 현재 Locator가 보편적인 유지장치로 사용되고 있다. Locator를 이용한 하악 임플란트 유지 피개의치에서 임플란트와 보철물의 장기적인 성공률을 알아보았다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 대구가톨릭대학병원 치과 구강외과에서 2004년부터 2010년까지 총 10명의 환자(남 4명, 여 6명)의 하악에 2개의 임플란트(총 20개)를식립후Locator를 이용한 조직-유지 피개의치를 하였다. 본 연구는 최근 7년간 시술된 10명의 환자들을 대상으로 진료 기록부를 조사하고 방사선 사진을 계측하여 후향적 임상연구를 하였으며, 임플란트의 생존률 및 보철적인 합병증에 대해 알아보았다. 결과:임플란트는 100%의 누적 성공률을 보였고, 1년후(평균 58주) 방사선 사진에서 임플란트는 평균 1.03 mm ${\pm}$ 0.20 mm의 골소실을 보였으며, 임플란트의 기능에는 이상을 보이지 않았다. 피개의치는 의치파절, 의치상 이장 또는 개상, 메일의 탈락 또는 유지력 감소로 인한 메일 교체 등 다양한 합병증을 보였다. 그러나 의치상 이장 및 개상, 메일 인써트의 간단한 교체로 인해 장기적으로 임플란트 및 임플란트 유지 피개의치가 환자에게 유지되고 있었다. 결론: 하악 전방부위에 임플란트 2개를 식립 후 Locator를 이용한 임플란트 유지 하악 피개의치는 최소침습적인 수술, 간단한 보철 과정 및 수리 과정의 장점으로 인해 장기적으로 안정적인 치료법으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.341-343
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• 2022

To determine the vertical dimension and centric relation during the construction of implant overdentures, the record base and wax rim may need to be adjusted. The conventional method has several drawbacks, as it requires repeated tightening and loosening of the impression coping. Here, we report a useful and novel method for interocclusal records using the healing abutments in implant overdentures. Our case demonstrates that this method is easier and simpler and prevents gingival collapse.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제55권3호
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• pp.311-318
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• 2017

임플란트 지지 혹은 유지 피개 의치에서 다양한 종류의 유지 장치가 사용되어 왔다. Locator는 stud type의 유지 장치 중 하나로 널리 사용되어 왔으나 그 matrix는 탄성을 가지며 쉽게 마모되는 경향이 있어, 보철물 장착 후 빈번한 유지 관리가 필요하다. 이러한 문제점을 해결하기 위하여 새로운 유지 장치의 도입이 요구되었다. 본 증례에서는 새로운 ball type 유지 장치인 Air Gap attachment (AGA)를 이용한 피개의치로 수복한 증례를 보고하고자 한다. AGA는 금속으로 제작되어 다른 탄성 유지 장치에 비해 마모 저항성이 높다. 그럼에도 불구하고, 의치가 움직일 때 일정한 간극을 통해 움직임을 허용함으로써 stress breaker로의 역할이 가능하도록 하였다. 또한 기존에 식립된 임플란트와 자연치 모두 AGA와 연결이 용이하여 다른 unsplinted type의 유지 장치를 대체할 수 있다. AGA를 이용한 피개의치에서 기능, 심미 및 유지력의 면에서 만족할 만한 결과를 얻어 이를 보고하는 바이며, 장기간의 경과 관찰을 요한다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제45권6호
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• pp.760-768
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• 2007

Statement of problem. Conventional denture treatment for totally edentulous patients is associated with a variety of functional and psychosocial problems. The placement of implants in the anterior region of the maxilla and mandible and the fabrication of an implant-retained overdenture might solve these problems. Purpose. This study compared the marginal bone loss around the implant and evaluated the implant survival rate and complications in patients treated with overdentures retained by implants for 2 years. Material and methods. Patients who had received implant-retained overdentures using a Dolder bar at Samsung Medical Center from January 1999 to June 2005 and had participated in the annual recall programs for two years were selected for this study. A total of 18 patients and 56 $Br{\aa}ne-mark\;system^{(R)}$ implants were used, and their data were reviewed. Evaluations of the survival rate, bone quality, marginal bone loss, and complications were performed. The data on the Dolder bar length and clip length were measured. The change in marginal bone loss and the correlation between the marginal bone loss and bar length, clip length, or bone quality were investigated. Results. Implants placed in this study showed a 100% survival rate. The average annual bone loss was 1.12mm in the first year and 0.27mm in the second year in the maxilla, and 0.58mm in the first year and 0.22mm in the second year in the mandible. The marginal bone loss in the maxilla showed no significant association with those in the mandible. (P>.05). There was no significant difference in marginal bone loss around implants between the first and second year. (P>.05) There was no statistically significant relationship (P>.05) between the marginal bone loss and bone quality, clip length, or Dolder bar length. The Dolder bar length showed a high correlation with the clip length. (P<.05) Various complications were noted. Conclusion. These results confirmed the favorable outcome for patients treated with implant-retained overdentures.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.153-162
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• 2013

이번 연구는 2개의 임플란트 식립 후 로케이터를 이용한 하악 임플란트 유지 피개의치를 한 20명의 환자를 대상으로 임플란트 생존율, 변연골 흡수량, 보철적 합병증을 알아보았다. 진료 기록부를 조사하고 방사선 사진을 계측하여 후향적 임상연구를 하였으며, 임플란트는 95%의 누적 생존율을 보였고, 평균 94주 후 방사선 사진에서 임플란트는 평균 1.21 mm($SD{\pm}0.20mm$)의 골소실을 보였다. 보철적 합병증으로는 피개의치 파절, 의치상 이장 또는 개상, 메일의 탈락 또는 유지력 감소로 인한 메일 교체 등이 있었다. 그러나 의치상 이장 및 개상, 메일 인써트의 간단한 교체로 인해 장기적으로 임플란트 및 임플란트 유지 피개의치가 환자에게 유지되고 있었다. Locator를 이용한 하악 임플란트 유지 피개의치는 최소침습적인 수술, 간단한 보철 과정 및 수리 과정의 장점으로 인해 장기적으로 안정적인 치료법으로 사료된다.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제4권4호
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• pp.204-209
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• 2012

PURPOSE. The aim of this systematic review is to address treatment outcomes of Mandibular implant overdentures relative to implant survival rate, maintenance and complications, and patient satisfaction. MATERIALS AND METHODS. A systematic literature search was conducted by a PubMed search strategy and hand-searching of relevant journals from included studies. Randomized Clinical Trials (RCT) and comparative clinical trial studies on mandibular implant overdentures until August, 2010 were selected. Eleven studies from 1098 studies were finally selected and data were analyzed relative to number of implants. RESULTS. Six studies presented the data of the implant survival rate which ranged from 95% to 100% for 2 and 4 implant group and from 81.8% to 96.1% for 1 and 2 implant group. One study, which statistically compared implant survival rate showed no significant differences relative to the number of implants. The most common type of prosthetic maintenance and complications were replacement or reattaching of loose clips for 2 and 4 implant group, and denture repair due to the fracture around an implant for 1 and 2 implant groups. Most studies showed no significant differences in the rate of prosthetic maintenance and complication, and patient satisfaction regardless the number of implants. CONCLUSION. The implant survival rate of mandibular overdentures is high regardless of the number of implants. Denture maintenance is likely not inflenced substantially by the number of implants and patient satisfaction is typically high again regardless os the number of implants.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제4권4호
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• pp.197-203
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• 2012

PURPOSE. The aim of this systematic review was to address treatment outcome according to attachment systems for mandibular implant overdentures in terms of implant survival rate, prosthetic maintenance and complications, and patient satisfaction. MATERIALS AND METHODS. A systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed and hand searching of relevant journals considering inclusion and exclusion criteria. Clinical trial studies on mandibular implant overdentures until August, 2010 were selected if more than one type of overdenture attachment was reported. Twenty four studies from 1098 studies were finally included and the data on implant survival rate, prosthetic maintenance and complications, patient satisfaction were analyzed relative to attachment systems. RESULTS. Four studies presented implant survival rates (95.8 - 97.5% for bar, 96.2 - 100% for ball, 91.7% for magnet) according to attachment system. Ten other studies presented an implant survival rate ranging from 93.3% to 100% without respect to the attachment groups. Common prosthetic maintenance and complications were replacement of an assay for magnet attachments, and activation of a matrix or clip for ball or bar attachments. Prosthetic maintenance and complications most commonly occurred in the magnet groups. Conflicting findings were found on the rate of prosthetic maintenance and complications comparing ball and bar attachments. Most studies showed no significant differences in patient satisfaction depending upon attachment systems. CONCLUSION. The implant survival rate of mandibular overdentures seemed to be high regardless attachment systems. The prosthetic maintenance and complications may be influenced by attachment systems. However patient satisfaction may be independent of the attachment system.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.49-57
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• 1991

The magnets were widely used to increase the retention of overdentures. The purpose of this study was to compare the break load between overdentures and edentulous models. For this study, Model former(U-402) was used for model fabrication and four different magnets were used for evaluation of break load. The artificial saliva was used between overdenture and model. Breakaway loads were tested with an Instron 1122 at a speed of 2mm/min. The results were as follows. 1. The retentivee forces complete dentures with artificial saliva were than the retentive forces of complete detures without artificial saliva. 2. Magnetic overdenture with artificial saliva showed best retentive force, magnetic overdenture without artificial saliva showed the next retentive force, and the complete denture without artificial saliva showed the worst retention. 3. As the magnetic sizes increased, the retentive forces of magnetics were increased. 4. The retentive force of nipple shape magnet is greater than the retentive force of flate shape magnet in the same size.