The Use of Mandibular Implant-retained Overdentures Improve Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Life

Article Title and Bibliographic Information Impact of implant support for mandibular dentures on satisfaction, oral and general health-related quality of life: a meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials. Emami E, Heydecke G, Rompre PH, de Grandmont P, Feine JS. Clin Oral Implants Res 2009;20(6):533-44. Reviewer J. Mark Thomason, BDS, PhD, FDS, RCS(Ed) Purpose/Question Do edentulous individuals who are provided with mandibular conventional or implant-retained overdentures rate their general satisfaction, oral or general health–related quality of life differently? Source of Funding The authors reported that no external funding sources directly supported this study. Type of Study/Design Systematic review with meta-analysis of data. Level of Evidence Level 1: Good-quality, patient-oriented evidence Strength of Recommendation Grade Grade A: Consistent, good-quality patient-oriented evidence