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Implant Overdenture — NDEB AFK MCQ

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A 50-year-old edentulous patient with a severely resorbed mandibular ridge receives a new complete denture. What is the most effective method to improve retention and stability?

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Correct answer: B — Place two implants in the anterior mandible for an overdenture

The McGill Consensus Statement (2002) and York Consensus (2009) established that a two-implant mandibular overdenture is the minimum standard of care for edentulous mandibles with severely resorbed ridges. Two implants in the interforaminal region (between the mental foramina) provide significantly improved retention, stability, and patient satisfaction compared to conventional dentures.

Reference: Feine JS et al – McGill Consensus Statement, Int J Prosthodont, 2002