The influence of implant number and attachment type on maximum bite force of mandibular overdentures: a retrospective study

Bilhan H., Geçkili O., Mumcu E. , Cilingir A., Bozdağ S. E.

GERODONTOLOGY, vol.29, 2012 (Journal Indexed in SCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 29
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1741-2358.2010.00421.x
  • Title of Journal : GERODONTOLOGY
  • Keywords: bite force, dental implant, overdenture, complete denture, PATIENT SATISFACTION, MASTICATORY FUNCTION, RETAINED OVERDENTURES, CLINICAL-TRIAL, SUPPORTED OVERDENTURES, PROSTHETIC ASPECTS, DENTURES, 5-YEAR, BAR

Abstract

Aim: Assessment of the influence of such factors as attachment type, number of implants, gender and age of patients on maximum bite force (MBF).