Chinese Journal of Stomatological Continuing Education ›› 2026, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (2): 164-178.DOI: 10.12337/zgkqjxjyzz.2026.02.011

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Implant-retained Overdenture for Edentulous Jaw: a Case Report with 7-year Follow-up

Min Xu1, Xin Ding2, Yumei Zhang3,*   

  1. 1State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Dental Materials and Advanced Manufacture, The Second Medical Center, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, P.R. China;
    2Department of Prosthodontics, Huai’an Stomatological Hospital, Huai’an Jiangsu Province, P.R. China;
    3State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, P.R. China
  • Online:2026-03-31 Published:2026-06-23
  • Contact: Yumei Zhang. Tel: 029-84776467. Email: wqtzym@fmmu.edu.cn. Address: 169 Changle West Rd, Xi’an 710032, Shaanxi Province, P.R. China.
  • Supported by:
    2023 Clinical New Technology Project of The Fourth Military Medical University (No.LX2023-513)

Abstract: Objective: Demonstrate the standardized treatment process and enhance prosthesis quality through a case of edentulous jaw rehabilitation using mandibular dual implant-bar clip-assisted overdenture combined with maxillary fibrous alveolar ridge windowing impression technique. Diagnosis and Treatment: Standardized fabrication of preliminary impressions and models for edentulous patients, followed by preoperative cone beam computed tomography(CBCT) examination. Two implants were placed in regions  and . Customized windowed trays were designed for both arches, and final impressions with precise models were obtained. After recording and transferring jaw relations, a dentition guide and cast bar were fabricated. The prosthesis was finally tried in and adjusted intraorally. Results: Post-restoration, the denture exhibited excellent retention and stability. The patient’s masticatory and speech functions were significantly improved, with self-satisfaction. During follow-up, no significant bone resorption was observed around the implants and the denture remained stable in use. Conclusions: Favorable restorative outcomes can be achieved by selecting suitable restoration methods according to the intraoral conditions of edentulous patients and standardizing the operation.

Key words: implant-retained overdenture, bar-clip attachment, atrophic alveolar ridge, fibrous alveolar ridge, windowed impression, edentulous jaw