JIDAM
"An Official Journal of IDA - Madras Branch" ©2019.
Available online

Abstract:

Managing partial edentulism in patients with limited interarch space presents significant challenges, particularly when dealing with anatomical and functional constraints such as tooth extrusion, alveolar ridge extrusion, and reduced vertical clearance. Overlay prosthetics, including overdentures, offer a practical solution for restoring occlusion, function, and aesthetics in such cases. These prostheses, which rest on natural teeth, tooth roots, or implants, enhance masticatory efficiency and provide superior retention. However, the implementation of overlay prosthetics in patients with limited space requires meticulous planning, conservative approaches, and the use of advanced techniques like CAD/CAM technology, implant placement, and surgical guides. While overlay prosthetics offer significant functional and aesthetic benefits, challenges such as maintaining occlusal vertical dimension (OVD), debonding, and patient adaptation need to be carefully managed. Ongoing research and individualized treatment strategies are crucial for achieving optimal outcomes in these complex cases.

Keywords :

Overlay Prosthetics, Limited Interarch Space, Overdentures, Telescopic dentures, Coping prosthesis

Volume No: 12, Issue No: 1