Mandibular and Conventional Dentures Have the Same Impact on General Satisfaction and Oral Health Related Quality of Life?

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

A randomized controlled trial of implant-retained mandibular overdentures.

Allen PF, Thomason JM, Jepson NJ, Nohl F, Smith DG, Ellis J.

J Dent Res 2006;85(6):547-51.

Level of Evidence

3b

Purpose/Question

Do implant retained mandibular overdentures improve edentulous patients’ oral health related quality of life and general satisfaction compared to conventional dentures?

Source of Funding

Government

Type of Study/Design

Randomized controlled trial