A Versatile Alternative to Implant-Retained Overdentures
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May 1, 2019
Volume 15, Issue 5, May 2019
Page(s): p. 76
I graduated from dental school at the age of 42. Having previously worked as a schoolteacher and a professional photographer, I was very fascinated by attachment prosthetics. Although dental schools do not teach much about them, I improved my understanding and eventually began lecturing on the subject. Today, I find that it is an extremely important area of education because so many manufacturers are offering new solutions, which can create confusion. One of the best products I have come across is the Flexi-Overdenture® system from Essential Dental Systems.
What is an overdenture post? An overdenture post is retained by the remaining roots of the tooth, and unlike an implant, it allows a patient to retain proprioceptive mechanisms and natural
tooth movement.
Why would you place a post-retained overdenture? It is more cost-effective and less traumatic for the patient to save a root and put an attachment on it.
What do you like about the Flexi-Overdenture post? Versatility. It has a flange for greater stability and a split-shank design that is highly retentive
and less stressful on roots.
