Single Implant-Supported Mandibular Overdentures: A literature review

Abstract

The success of mandibular dentures supported by a single implant in the midline is lacking evidence in the scientific literature and there are very few studies supporting this fact. Two implants supported Overdenture (TIMOD) is an established conceptin Implant Dentistry while a single implant-supported overdenture (SIMOD) is arelatively new concept and not much is known about its efficacy interms of its retention, chewing efficiency, and/ or bite force, especially when compared to TIMOD. This review focuses on single implant-supported overdenture and its success in clinical situations.