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Patients’ perspectives on zirconia and titanium implants with a novel distribution supporting maxillary and mandibular overdentures: a qualitative study
Author(s) -
Osman Reham B.,
Morgaine Kate C.,
Duncan Warwick,
Swain Michael V.,
Ma Sunyoung
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
clinical oral implants research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.407
H-Index - 161
eISSN - 1600-0501
pISSN - 0905-7161
DOI - 10.1111/clr.12106
Subject(s) - dentistry , implant , medicine , maxilla , premolar , rehabilitation , randomized controlled trial , orthodontics , dental prosthesis , molar , physical therapy , surgery
Objectives This qualitative study explored the perceptions of edentulous patients regarding their rehabilitation with maxillary and mandibular implant‐supported overdentures employing a protocol that featured novel implant sites and distribution. Material and Methods In‐depth semi‐structured interviews were conducted with 16 participants who have taken part in a randomized controlled trial. Each received implant overdentures supported by either titanium or zirconia one‐piece implants. Participants received four implants in the maxilla and three implants in the mandible. The implant distribution was: in the maxilla, a mid‐palatal implant, and three anterior implants in the incisor and first premolar regions; in the mandible, a mid‐symphseal implant, and bilateral distal implants in the first molar region. All interviews were conducted by a researcher not involved with the clinical aspect of the randomized controlled trial and were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using a thematic inductive analysis approach. Results The perceived advantages of the treatment were functional improvement and increased social confidence. Cost was a significant barrier for edentulous patients seeking implant treatment. Previous experience with complete dentures, age and length of treatment was further factors that influenced decisions regarding prosthodontic rehabilitation. The novel implant protocol was acceptable to patients. Conclusions Implant overdentures improve the quality of life of edentulous patients. Acceptance of dental implants may be increased by mitigating the cost of treatment. The mid‐palatal implant site may be a potential alternative to extensive surgical procedures during the prosthodontic rehabilitation of atrophic maxillary ridges. The mandibular design offers patients the advantages of a removable prosthesis with increased retention.