Comparison of 2 treatment concepts for implant-supported bar-retained overdentures demonstrates equivalence regarding efficacy and safety
Original Article
Mau J, Behneke A, Behneke N, Fritzmeier CU, Gomez-Roman G, d'Hoedt B, et al. Randomized multicenter comparison of 2 IMZ and 4 TPS screw implants supporting bar-retained overdentures in 425 edentulous mandibles. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 2003;18(6): 835-47.
Level of Evidence
1a
Purpose
To compare, in a randomized clinical trial, with respect to postprosthetic efficacy and safety, 2 treatment concepts for implant-supported bar-retained mandibular overdentures
Source of Funding
Deutsche Forschungsgemein-Schaft
Type of Study/Design
Randomized controlled trial
Department of Periodontics, Dental Clinical Sciences, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
ABSTRACT