Relato de caso de reabilitação oral com overdenture e sistema de o'rings: uma abordagem simplificada em implantodontia

Abstract

Rehabilitation with overdentures has been consolidated as an effective and cost-effective strategy in the treatment of edentulous patients, aiming to improve the stability, retention, and functionality of removable total dentures. In addition, this type of rehabilitation favors cleaning and maintenance when compared to fixed implant rehabilitations, as they can be removed by the patient for hygiene. This study aims to describe a clinical case of a 61-year-old female patient who sought care at the dental clinic of the Federal University of Ceara, Sobral campus, in need of oral rehabilitation. After anamnesis and clinical and complementary examination, it was observed that she presented chewing difficulties, significant loss of lip support, compromising the patient's aesthetics and self-esteem. Thus, a rehabilitation with 5 implants and an overdenture-type prosthesis with an o-ring system was planned. The rehabilitation resulted in a significant improvement in the patient's functionality, aesthetics, and comfort. In addition, the system is low cost, when compared to other restraint systems, and offers easy adjustment and maintenance. It is concluded that rehabilitation with overdentures can be a viable and relatively affordable solution for totally edentulous cases, and that it considerably improves the quality of life of patients.